AUSTRALIANS can now enjoy easier access to their prescriptions from anywhere in the country, thanks to new updates rolled out on the Federal Government's my health app, which stores individuals' key health information.
The Australian Digital Health Agency announced new features to the app last month, aimed at enhancing health information management and eliminating the cost and inconvenience of misplacing paper prescriptions.
App users can now benefit from the streamlined management of electronic prescriptions, which enables them to consolidate their scripts within the app, and eliminates the need to carry multiple physical documents.
The update also introduces the ability to link or delink an Active Script List (ASL) once registered with a pharmacy, and to manually add or edit current medications, allergies, and adverse reactions.
"Australians caravanning across the country or flying to family festivities should download my health app before they travel, so their health information and tools to support them are always in reach," said Amanda Cattermole, Chief Executive of the Australian Digital Health Agency.
"Whether you are a busy parent, an interstate traveller, or someone with chronic or complex health conditions, the upgrade to my health app has been designed and tested with diverse consumer groups to ensure it is a health saver for everyone."
Australians are encouraged to download the my health app to keep their health information and tools to support them within easy reach. JM
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