Community Dermatology Announces Support for Independent Pharmacist Prescribers in 2026
Starting in 2026, all newly qualified pharmacists in England will be registered as independent prescribers.
Exciting news for community pharmacy and dermatology care: Starting in 2026, all newly qualified pharmacists in England will be registered as independent prescribers1. This milestone means your local pharmacist will be equipped to do even more – including helping tackle the huge demand in skin care.
The Dermatology Care Gap
For example:
These numbers highlight heavy pressures on GPs and long waits for patients. It’s clear we need innovative solutions to improve access and confidence in dermatology care.
Pharmacists: A New Frontier in Skin Health
With prescribing authority expanding to all new pharmacists, community pharmacies can become a bigger part of the solution. Patients already turn to their pharmacists for advice on rashes, acne, and other skin problems. However, in complex cases pharmacists often lack the tools or specialist support to confidently treat these conditions. That’s about to change.
Community Dermatology Ltd. is introducing a game-changing service: soon independent prescriber pharmacists will be able to collaborate remotely with consultant dermatologists for diagnosis and management of skin conditions. This means pharmacists can get expert guidance for referral and help treat common dermatological conditions effectively.
Remote Dermatologist Support – Coming Q1 2026
How? In early 2026, we will extend our successful mole-checking platform to cover a wide range of skin conditions. Through Community Dermatology’s secure digital platform, pharmacists will be able to consult with our consultant dermatologists to support patients with conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, hair loss, persistent itch, infestations, and excessive sweating. Your community pharmacist can soon offer convenient, expert-backed care for these issues – including prescribing appropriate treatments – all during a single pharmacy visit. This remote guidance service bridges the gap between pharmacy and specialist care, giving pharmacists the confidence to treat more complex cases and accelerating patients’ access to the care they need.
Benefits for Pharmacies & Patients
Empowering pharmacists in dermatology isn’t just good for patients – it’s great for pharmacy businesses too. This new service will:
By expanding your pharmacy’s independent prescribing offerings, you not only improve community health outcomes but also future-proof your business in an evolving healthcare landscape.
Join Us – Coming Q1 2026
Community Dermatology’s pharmacist dermatology support launches in Q1 2026 for partner pharmacies, as an extension of our mole-check service, Map My Mole. We’re thrilled to help pharmacists transform skin care in their communities with faster diagnoses, specialist backup, and holistic treatment options.
Want to learn more or be among the first to offer this service? Get in touch with us today to find out more or to register your interest. Together, let’s empower pharmacists and bring expert skin care closer to home!
— Community Dermatology Ltd. Team