ePrescriptions
Electronic prescriptions (ePrescriptions/ePrescribing) is being rolled out across Australia and are currently available by providing a ‘token’ for patients to receive access to their electronic prescription.
Below are some FAQs and information on how to become ePrescription ready:
What is “ePrescription” referring to?
- Prescriptions can now be given to patients via a QR code Token sent to their phone. The paper hard copy is no longer mandatory.
- If chosen, the patient receives an SMS or email with a QR code that is used at the pharmacy to dispense their medication.
- If the prescription has repeats, then a new token is provided to the patient via SMS or email by the pharmacy.
- Over 65% of Pharmacies in South Western Sydney are ready to dispense ePrescriptions.
What is the difference between Electronic Prescribing (ePrescription) and Electronic Transfer of Prescription (eTP)?
- ePrescription refers to an electronic form of a prescription i.e. Token/QR code.
- eTP refers to the way the prescription information is transmitted using a Prescription Delivery Service (PDS) i.e. Medisecure or eRx.
- eTP allows for the prescription information to be automatically uploaded to MyHR and also accessed by pharmacies.
Why is ePrescription an option now?
- The Australian Government has accelerated the delivery of electronic prescriptions to help protect people most at-risk in our community from exposure to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
- The practice will not be required to send follow up hard copy of scripts to the pharmacy. Note: you may still send prescriptions as a Token, even if your consultation is NOT a telehealth consult.
How can my practice become ePrescription ready?
Note: If your practice is meeting all the ePIP requirements for My Health Record, only step 3 is required.
ePescription Readiness Steps |
Support Services Contact Details |
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Services Australia 1300 361 457 |
If your GPs print scripts with an active barcode, this is an indication that your GPs are connected |
eRx: 1300 700 921 Medisecure: 1800 47 27 47 |
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Clinical software vendors: |
eLearning Courses
Enrol now in Electronic Prescriptions CPD Accredited free eLearning courses for prescribers providing an introduction to electronic prescriptions, with a focus on the implementation of the token model.
Click here to enrol.
For more information about ePrescriptions, click here.
Alternatively, please contact digitalhealth@swsphn.com.au and request a call back from our helpful Digital Health team.