title: Non-medical prescribing using the British National Formulary.
abstract: This article explores how to maximise efficient use of the British National Formulary (BNF) within the context of non-medical prescribing. It provides an overview of the layout of the BNF and identifies how the publication can be used to detect contraindications and potential drug interactions. The detection, recording and reporting of adverse drug reactions are also explored. In addition, prescription writing standards and the meaning of unlicensed and off laobe medicines are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of York, York. gk8@york.ac.uk
authors.forename: Gerri
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kaufman
mesh_terms: D016907:Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems; D004347:Drug Interactions; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D004496:Education, Continuing; D005569:Formularies as Topic; D006113:United Kingdom