A prescribing framework is a set of guidelines or rules that outline the conditions under which healthcare professionals can prescribe medications to patients. The purpose of a prescribing framework is to ensure that medications are prescribed safely and appropriately and to help healthcare professionals make informed decisions about which medications to prescribe and at what dosages.
Prescribing frameworks can vary depending on the healthcare setting and the type of medication being prescribed. For example, a hospital may have a different prescribing framework than a primary care clinic, and different frameworks may be in place for prescribing controlled substances compared to non-controlled medications. Prescribing frameworks may be developed by professional organizations, regulatory bodies, or government agencies, and may be based on evidence-based guidelines or best practices in the field.
Frameworks are primarily constructed from an audit of practice, which creates a risk mitigation matrix which then leads to a restriction of practice by the utilisation of standard operating procedures alongside a prescribing formulary.
