PHARMACISTS in Victoria are being invited to complete a series of new online training modules covering the SafeScript real-time prescription monitoring system which is set to begin rolling out by early Oct this year.
The initial focus is on the Western Victoria Primary Health Network area, where prescribers and pharmacists have already been emailed a link and instructions on how to register for SafeScript.
NPS MedicineWise has collaborated in the development of the training, which attracts CPD points and covers the safe supply of high-risk medicines, using respectful communication to discuss medicine dependence, and how to use SafeScript.
Three 60-minute modules are now available, with a fourth one detailing more information on SafeScript set to go live on 07 Sep.
All health professionals across Victoria can access the training, and there will also be face-to-face updates in 12 locations across the Western Victoria PHN.
When it launches, the SafeScript software will "monitor prescription medicines that are causing the greatest harm to the Victorian community", including all S8 medicines and some S4 drugs such as all benzodiazepines, quetiapine, 'Z-drugs' and products containing codeine.
For more info and to register see vphna.org.au/safescript-hub/.
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