COVID-19 National Health Plan – prescriptions via telehealth – a guide for prescribers
Electronic prescribing has been fast-tracked as part of the National Health Plan for coronavirus (COVID-19). This guide for prescribers outlines the temporary arrangements available now that will help patients receive medicines via telehealth services.

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COVID-19 National Health Plan – prescriptions via telehealth – a guide for prescribers
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Publication date:
8 April 2020
Last updated:
31 March 2021
Publication type:
Fact sheet
Intended audience:
Health sector
Description:
This fact sheet includes:
- medical services for patients confined to their home
- interim arrangements for prescriptions process to support telehealth services
- medicine delivery services
- existing prescriptions and repeats