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E-prescriptions are coming. But what are they? And is this the end of paper ones? – The Conversation AU
Another use for your smartphone, this time to present to the pharmacists rather than a paper prescription.
Electronic prescriptions (or e-prescriptions) are being rolled out in stages across Australia after being used in Victoria during the pandemic.
E-prescriptions have been common in countries such as the United States and Sweden for more than ten years. In Australia, a fully electronic paperless system has been planned for some time.
Since the arrival of COVID-19, and a surge in the uptake of telehealth, the advantages of e-prescriptions have become compelling.
So what are they? How does it all…
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