Physiotherapists could prescribe pregabalin again to take pressure off GPs

The Government is consulting on changes that would allow physiotherapists to prescribe pregabalin and gabapentin once more to take pressure off GPs. Under the proposals, physiotherapist independent prescribers would be able to also provide codeine and tramadol. Physiotherapists were previously able to prescribe tramadol, gabapentin and pregabalin prior to changes in their controlled drug scheduling, The post Physiotherapists could prescribe pregabalin again to take pressure off GPs appeared first on Pulse Today.