An electronic prescription or eScript is the same as a 'normal' paper script. The difference is that instead of the doctor giving you a physical paper script, the doctor sends the script details via a special code (QR code), known as a token.
How does a prescription token work?
About prescription tokens
will always have the name and address of the nominated dispensing contractor printed on them. ... will show any notes the prescriber has added to the electronic prescription for the patient or pharmacy to be aware of. This can be a useful way of communicating clinical information to the patient.
How do you dispense eScript?
Dispense an eScript
- Scan the token into the Surname or Drug field on the Dispense Form. ...
- The script details will download from the PDS and populate the Dispense Form.
- If the patient on the script cannot be exactly matched to a patient in your database, the Select Customer Record window is displayed.
