Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing
Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing (CPMP) is a medication management model that involves an authorised pharmacist and a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner reviewing a patient’s medication and current medical issues and then collaboratively agreeing on a management plan for medicines. The authorised pharmacist can then prescribe the medicines according to the plan for subsequent administration by nursing staff or supply to a patient.
Legislation
In April 2025, the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 20211, was amended to enable Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing (CPMP) in Queensland public health service facilities and private health facilities (for example, hospitals and correctional facilities).
Resources
Queensland Health Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing (QCPMP) Framework
The Queensland Health Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing (QCPMP) Framework provides guidance for Queensland Health Hospitals and Health Services wishing to implement CPMP.
The framework presents a standardised approach to the collaborative prescribing processes, scope, training and local authorisation that will ensure the quality of collaborative prescribing services is maintained across the state.
Queensland Health Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing Protocol Template
The Queensland Health Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing Protocol template meets the requirements of a collaborative prescribing protocol as specified in the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 20211, Schedule 9, part 1, division 2B. Use of this template to develop local protocols will ensure a standardised approach across Queensland Health facilities.
Training Program
The Queensland Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing (CPMP) Training Program has been developed by Queensland Health to provide training for pharmacists wishing to undertake collaborative pharmacist medication prescribing in Queensland. This course is available online, via iLearn.
References
[1] Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021. Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021 - Queensland Legislation - Queensland Government