RACGP - SafeScript NSW – New authority management functionality | Webinar
07:30 pm 9th April 2024
Details
SafeScript NSW is a real time prescription monitoring system for monitored medicines. The system is available to all prescribers and dispensers in NSW.
NSW Health is continuing to improve the efficiency of regulation and monitoring of controlled medicines.
NSW Health is developing additional SafeScript NSW functionality to manage authority applications to prescribe a controlled drug. The new functionality available in late 2023 will allow prescribers to submit authority applications online, track progress of their applications and reduce the turnaround time for applications.
The webinar will provide an update on new functionality within SafeScript NSW, the state’s real time prescription monitoring system. You will hear from health practitioners and view a demonstration of the new authority application process coming in late 2023 that will allow prescribers to submit authority application online to prescribe a controlled drug.
Learning outcomes
- Utilize the SafeScript NSW system to understand existing and new functionality to inform best practice patient outcomes.
- Discuss the benefits of authority approvals to prescribe particular medicines in NSW.
- Discuss the authority application process that will be introduced in late 2023.
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
CPD: RACGP 1 hour (EA)