Updates to Medication Chart Legislation – Effective 01 October 2024

This fact sheet outlines the changes to the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Regulations 2017 to support medication management for older people in residential aged care homes. These changes will reduce safety risks, support resident choice of pharmacy and improve pharmacy workflows.

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Updates to Medication Chart Legislation – Effective 01 October 2024

Changes only apply to electronic prescribing conformant medication charts.

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