THE Victorian Government has launched a public awareness campaign for the new SafeScript prescription monitoring system which will start to roll out from the start of next month.
The $29.5m software project also includes support for health practitioners and TV advertising which kicked off on the weekend.
Vic Health Minister Jill Hennessy also highlighted the state's dedicated pharmaceuticals hotline offering "free, expert and confidential advice and support" for people concerned about their use of high-risk medicines.
Anthony Tassone, Guild Vic branch president, said SafeScript would help doctors and pharmacists make more informed decisions, and urged other states and territories to implement real-time monitoring as soon as possible.
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