Join the UK’s Fastest-Growing IP Placement Network
We’ve just passed two key milestones on DPP Connect: more than 200 independent prescribing (IP) placement bookings and a community of 1,500+ registered users (pharmacists, trainees and DPPs) across the UK. If you’re planning your IP training, now is a great time to create your free account, browse live placements, or join our waiting list so you can secure a slot that fits your needs.
Why this milestone matters
The shift towards a prescribing-enabled pharmacist workforce is accelerating. That creates a clear challenge:
IP trainees need reliable, structured access to DPP supervision.
DPPs need practical frameworks, fair remuneration and governance support.
Universities, employers and trainees all need confidence that placements are safe, organised and aligned to course requirements.
Reaching 200+ bookings and 1,500+ users shows that:
Pharmacists trust DPP Connect to find verified, quality-assured DPP placements.
DPPs see value in a platform that handles visibility, matching and logistics.
The wider system is starting to adopt a more consistent and transparent model for IP placement capacity.
Every successful booking brings us one step closer to our vision of a UK-wide network of confident, competent prescribing pharmacists supporting patients in every community.
New here? How to get started as an IP trainee
Create your free account
Add a few details about your background, location and course timeline.
Browse live DPP placement slots
Filter by region, delivery model (for example remote, hybrid or in-person where available) and clinical focus where listed.
Shortlist placements that fit your goals
Save and compare options based on supervision model, clinical area and availability.
Enquire and book
Follow the prompts on each listing to confirm suitability, clarify expectations and secure your slot.
Stay informed with alerts
If you cannot see the right fit yet, join our waiting list so you are notified when new capacity goes live. Join the DPP Connect waiting list
Are you a DPP? Grow your impact
If you are an experienced prescriber (for example a GP, ACP or pharmacist) acting as a DPP, DPP Connect can help you:
Showcase your placement capacity to motivated trainees.
Clarify expectations upfront around learning outcomes and supervision.
Align placements with local service priorities and your clinical interests.
Access a growing pool of trainees who are committed to progressing their prescribing skills.
Our team can guide you through onboarding so your listing is clear, compliant and attractive to the right candidates.
What’s next for DPP Connect
These milestones are a foundation, not a finish line. Over the coming months we will continue to:
Onboard more DPPs and placement sites across the UK.
Publish new slots regularly so trainees have genuine choice.
Refine the booking journey to make it simpler, faster and clearer for everyone involved.
Our goal is simple: if you are a pharmacist planning IP training, or a DPP ready to support the next generation, DPP Connect should be the easiest place to start.
FAQs
Is it free to create a DPP Connect account? Yes. Creating an account and browsing listings is free. Fees apply only when you proceed with a paid placement or service, as clearly outlined on the listing or booking page.
I cannot see a suitable slot in my area yet — what should I do? Create your profile, save your preferences and join our waiting list. This increases your chances of being matched quickly when new DPP capacity goes live near you. Join the DPP Connect waiting list
Do you support different universities and course structures? Yes. DPP Connect is designed to work alongside multiple university IP programmes. Specific compatibility and requirements are confirmed as part of the booking and onboarding process.
Invest in your future
Create your free DPP Connect account to browse live placements, join our waiting list, and be first in line as new capacity goes live: Visit the DPP Connect website
For more on the future of prescribing-enabled practice, see NHS England’s vision: NHS England – Future Pharmacist Workforce.
