THE elearning module on the Australian Digital Health Agency's portal called Electronic Prescriptions and Active Script List (MySL) in community pharmacy has been updated to highlight the benefits for patients and pharmacies of using an Active Script List (ASL).
An ASL is a token management solution that contains a consolidated list of a patient's active electronic prescriptions.
It is a more convenient way for patients who take multiple medications to manage their prescriptions, as they no longer need to keep track of individual SMS or email tokens.
Patients need to register for an ASL by visiting a pharmacy that is enabled to offer this service.
Instead of presenting a token, patients will confirm their identity and request the pharmacy dispense medicines from their ASL.
The course is CPD accredited with the Australian Pharmacy Council which provides a good opportunity for pharmacists to refresh their knowledge in electronic prescriptions and in particular ASL before the annual CPD cycle ends on 30 Sep.
The module is intended for dispensary assistants, pharmacy technicians, and interns who may be involved in the ASL registration process.
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