SafeScript turns four: What have we learnt? Three GPs reflect on the real-time monitoring system for high-risk medications, the benefits and what could be improved.
SafeScript reduces some harms, but exacerbates others: Researchers More integrated mental health and drug treatment services may be needed to offset the risk of increased mortality.
Victoria first state to adopt mandatory prescription monitoring From 1 April, all prescribers in the state will be required to view patients’ prescription histories.
Victoria adopts real-time prescription monitoring across the state The state-wide rollout of the SafeScript system is expected reduce the risk of overdose deaths for thousands of patients.
GPs call for action on real-time prescription monitoring in NSW The RACGP believes the state’s inaction is placing lives at risk.
First GPs to trial real-time prescription monitoring system in Victoria The SafeScript program rolls out next month and will be mandatory by 2020.
Codeine to be added to Victoria’s prescription monitoring system The Victorian Government will include codeine in its upcoming real-time prescription monitoring system, the state’s Health Minister Jill Hennessy has announced.
Progress made on national real-time prescription monitoring Australia is a step closer to achieving national real-time prescription monitoring, after federal and state health ministers agreed to push for a federated model.