Digital Prescriptions - Enhanced Medication Ordering

Digital prescriptions refer to electronically generated and transmitted medication orders from healthcare providers to pharmacies, enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility in the prescription process.
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Medical Technology
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Utilized by pharmacies and healthcare providers
Applicable for
Medication Orders
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Digital Prescriptions FAQ


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What is an electronic prescription?

An electronic prescription is a digital version of a paper prescription. They are a safe and convenient alternative to paper prescriptions. You can choose to receive an electronic prescription from your healthcare provider when you next need a prescription, or you can request for it to be sent to your Active Script List (ASL).

Is electronic prescribing still available?

Electronic prescribing is now widely available. It provides an option for prescribers and their patients to use an electronic prescription as an alternative to paper prescriptions. Paper prescriptions are still available.

How does electronic prescribing work?

Electronic prescribing allows prescribers to use legally conformant software systems to send patients a token for their prescription via SMS or email. The patient then takes it or sends it to their pharmacy. See the Australian Digital Health Agency’s video for an explanation of how electronic prescriptions work.

How many electronic prescriptions have been issued?

Over 189 million electronic prescriptions have been issued since May 2020, by more than 80,000 prescribers - GPs and nurse practitioners. What is an electronic prescription? An electronic prescription is a digital version of a paper prescription. They are a safe and convenient alternative to paper prescriptions.

Digital Prescriptions References

If you want to know more about Digital Prescriptions, consider exploring links below:

What Is Digital Prescriptions

  1. https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/electronic-prescriptions
  2. https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/electronic-prescribing
  3. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/escript-electronic-prescription
  4. https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/articles-and-tips/how-do-electronic-prescriptions-work
  5. https://www.psa.org.au/ep/
  6. https://www.pbs.gov.au/pbs/news/2019/09/electronic-prescribing

Digital Prescriptions Information

  1. https://www.racgp.org.au/running-a-practice/technology/clinical-technology/electronic-prescribing
  2. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/Pages/electronic-prescribing.aspx

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