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Electronic Prescription Systems FAQ
What is electronic prescribing?
Electronic prescriptions are part of the broader digital health and medicines safety framework. They enable the prescribing, dispensing and claiming of medicines, without the need for a paper prescription. Electronic prescribing does not fundamentally change existing prescribing and dispensing processes.
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.
What are electronic prescriptions eLearning courses for pharmacists?
The Australian Digital Health Agency is offering electronic prescriptions eLearning courses for pharmacists. Electronic prescriptions form part of the broader digital health and medicines safety framework. They enable the prescribing, dispensing and claiming of medicines, without the need for a paper prescription.
Does electronic prescribing change existing prescription processes?
Electronic prescribing does not fundamentally change existing prescribing and dispensing processes. Patients can still choose which pharmacy they attend to fill their prescription. While paper prescriptions are still available, prescribers and patients can choose an electronic prescription to be issued instead.
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.
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).
What is electronic prescribing (e-prescribing)?
Electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) refers to a process by which prescription information is created electronically, transferred via electronic means, and dispensed electronically. This process replaces entirely the use of a paper prescription.
Electronic Prescription Systems References
If you want to know more about Electronic Prescription Systems, consider exploring links below:
What Is Electronic Prescription Systems
- https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/electronic-prescriptions
- https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/electronic-prescribing
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/escript-electronic-prescription
- https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Electronic-Prescribing-Systems
- https://www.racgp.org.au/running-a-practice/technology/clinical-technology/electronic-prescribing
- https://www.psa.org.au/ep/
- https://www.healthit.gov/faq/what-electronic-prescribing
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