COVID-19 National Health Plan – prescriptions via telehealth – a guide for pharmacists

Electronic prescribing was fast-tracked as part of the National Health Plan for coronavirus (COVID-19). This guide for pharmacists outlines arrangements available that will help patients receive medicines via telehealth services.

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COVID-19 National Health Plan – prescriptions via telehealth – a guide for pharmacists

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Fact sheet
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Health sector
Language:
English
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This fact sheet includes:

  • medical services for patients confined to their homes
  • interim arrangements for prescriptions process to support telehealth services
  • PBS claiming arrangements
  • supply of medicines to patients
  • signing for receipt of a prescription
  • repeats
  • existing prescriptions

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