Free CQC audit template · Monthly
Remote prescribing decisions audit
A free 5-point audit for online and digital healthcare providers. It evidences the CQC quality statement “Medicines optimisation” under the Safe key question (Reg 12), as processes. Built from GMC and healthcare regulators, CQC. Answer each check below and download a PDF report, or print a blank form.
Checks
- Enough information to prescribe safely, including access to records where needed
- Prescribed only within the prescriber's competence
- Medicines unsuitable for remote prescribing not prescribed without safeguards
- Patient asked to share information with their GP, and it was sent
- Monitoring arranged for medicines that need it
Official sources
- GMC and healthcare regulators: High level principles for remote consultations and prescribing
- CQC: Additional guidance for online providers
This checklist summarises the official guidance. Check the sources for the full requirements.
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From CQC
Templates summarise official guidance as of October 2026. They do not replace it: always check the linked source for the full requirements. Audit Angel CQC is not affiliated with the Care Quality Commission.
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Set-up takes ten minutes. Start with example evidence for your type of service, run your first audit, then replace the examples with your own.