The rollout of electronic prescriptions has expanded significantly over the past few months, with 97 per cent of all PBS-approved pharmacies now dispensing electronic prescription tokens.
The next phase in the rollout of electronic prescriptions is the Active Script List (ASL) in which a patient's electronic prescriptions are consolidated in a digital list and can be accessed at any pharmacy without the need for tokens.
The ASL has multiple benefits for patients and pharmacists, particularly for those who take multiple medications.
The ASL framework has progressed through beta testing and will be available to pharmacies over the coming months, depending on their location and dispensary software provider.
Guild Learning and Development has collaborated with the Australian Digital Health Agency to create an online module titled Integrating electronic prescriptions into your pharmacy operations.
The module discusses the practical implementation of electronic prescriptions, with a focus on workflow considerations, privacy and consent considerations related to the ASL, as well as electronic prescription troubleshooting advice.
To enrol in this course please visit guilded.guild.org.au
