DOCTORS operating outside of the Australian Digital Health Agency's (ADHA) Communities of Interest (COIs) are being asked to refrain from issuing electronic prescriptions.
A spokesperson for the ADHA told Pharmacy Daily the Agency has been working with GP and pharmacy bodies to support the phased roll-out of e-scripts through the COIs, rather than taking a "big bang approach".
"We've seen strong demand to use this technology," the spokesperson said.
"Some prescribers outside the initial geographies have started issuing e-scripts and there were a small number of cases where a pharmacy was unable to process the e-script.
"While these cases were dealt with promptly by the pharmacy and their software provider, the Agency is working to maintain an orderly approach to the roll out which limits these issues, as pharmacies get prepared.
"We'd prefer to ensure this occurs without general practice having to 'find' local pharmacies to reduce any burden on general practice but are working through options with peak associations to get a sensible, orderly approach that also recognises the enthusiasm of the sector and community to use this technology."
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