MEDADVISOR Solutions has won a contract to develop and deliver enhancements to its PlusOne software platform to support the 2024-2025 North Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot.
The pilot program will allow prescribing pharmacists to diagnose and treat up to 23 everyday health conditions across acute care, chronic conditions, and medication management.
The program will be delivered via an enhanced MedAdvisor PlusOne software platform, which will consist of a patient portal, clinical information system, prescribing functionality, secure communications, and data analytics, the company stated.
The cost of delivering the program will be partially funded by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
According to MedAdvisor CEO Rick Ratliff, the awarding of this contract is a "testament to the company's enduring reputation among its 5,700 pharmacy customers around the nation".
Ratliff also noted that the company expects to generate new revenue streams in the future from assisting in the delivery of these expanded services.
National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Trent Twomey, said, "with timely primary care becoming less accessible for patients in addressing their healthcare needs across Australia, we anticipate that community pharmacies can play a key role in bridging this gap".
The pilot program is expected to launch on 01 Feb 2024, and operate for a period of 16 months, concluding on 31 May 2025.
Currently, approximately 135 community pharmacies in North Qld have registered to participate in the program.
Prescribing pharmacists will be able to offer up to 23 diverse clinical services to their local communities. JG
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