Recently, there has been a rapid change in the manner in which medical professionals deliver care to their patients, ranging from telehealth appointments to mobile phone apps and everything in between. An electronic instant scription, also known as an Instant Scripts, is a digital replacement for a paper instant scription. 

Using mobile technology, which you may already be familiar with, it’s a quick and easy way to get your medication from your local pharmacy. Since pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare professionals in the community, pharmacists should support patients in accessing these services however they prefer.

In this article, we will explain what Instant Scripts are and how they work. And the benefits of using them.

The Instant Script – what is it?

The digital equivalent of a paper script is an Instant Script. It comes in the form of an email, QR code, or electronic token and is sent to you by your doctor via text or email.

The image-based Instant Scriptions, in which your doctor scans a handwritten prescription and emails or faxes it to your pharmacist, are distinct from Instant Scripts. Only you can receive an Instant Script; your doctor is unable to send it to your pharmacist.

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How do Instant Scripts work?

During your doctor’s appointment, you will be asked to choose whether to receive a paper copy or electronic copy of your prescription. If you choose electronic copy, you will receive a link via SMS or email with access to your medication.

From there, you can securely grant your pharmacist access to your prescription for dispensing or give them a scannable token to use in person, via email, or text message.

  1. Consult your physician face-to-face or via telehealth in order to get instant scripts.
  2. Your doctor will send you a text message or email with a link to a unique QR code, or token, rather than handing you a paper prescription.
  3. Show your local pharmacist the email or QR code on your phone (or tablet, depending on the message’s device). If your pharmacist offers a home delivery service, you can also let them know about the message.
  4. Your pharmacist scans the QR code or checks email to retrieve your prescription details and dispenses it as usual.

You’ll receive a token for each one depending on how many medications your doctor prescribes. The message contains the name of the medicine, so you can distinguish each script by its name.

Upon receiving your instant script or scanning the QR code, your pharmacist will dispense your medication. Click the link in your message to see if an Instant Script has been completed. A message will appear if it has been completed or if it needs to be completed.

All you have to do is forward this message to a family member or carer who normally collects your medicine on your behalf.

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How to repeat instant Script work

After each repeat prescription is dispensed, your pharmacist will send you a new message, email or QR code. You will need to keep the latest message until all the repeats have been completed, so keep it until you are ready to get your medicine again.

Like losing a paper script, deleting a script message will require a visit to your doctor.

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Advantages of using Instant Scripts

  • There are no handwriting mistakes on scripts so that you can get accurate medication.
  • As you will receive the script as a text or email, there is no need to worry about loss, like paper scripts.
  • With Instant Scripts, you don’t have to visit your doctor in person to pick up your script.
  • It is more environmentally friendly to use less paper.

Are Instant Scripts available yet?

Instant scripts are available and used anywhere in Australia with Telehealthdr. You can find out that your doctor and local pharmacy are using e-prescribing and e-dispensing to make sure you’re getting the prescription you need.

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How safe are Instant Scripts?

Yes. Information about you and your script remains private and secure due to encryption (a method of sending secure information). You and your pharmacists are the only ones who can ‘unlock’ your script.

Getting an Instant Script: What you need to know

A smartphone (or tablet), an email address, and an account you can access from your smartphone are required to take your Instant Script to the pharmacist. To ensure you receive your prescription, you should check with your doctor. Make sure your email address and mobile number are accurate with your doctors and pharmacists. Your family, friends, or caregivers will receive scripts on your behalf if you do not have a smartphone or an email address.

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Conclusion

Using telehealth services for routine health care and repeat prescriptions has been encouraged by the Australian Government since 2020. National disasters and COVID-19 have accelerated this trend. It can take weeks for people in regional centres to get an appointment due to a shortage of doctors.

With Telehealthdr, you can get Instant Scripts that are registered with the Australian Government Digital Health registry. Over 30,000 telehealth consultations have been completed, and over 10,000 medical certificates have been issued since 2018. 

Alternatively, if you are one of nine million Australians who can’t see their doctor right now but need a routine prescription, with telehealthdr, you can get a quick solution. The importance is enormous for patients in isolation, with disabilities, or who do not have access to transport to the pharmacy.