QScript and other regulatory insights

Disclaimer: This article was published in 2022 and reflects the information available at that time.

PDL has previously informed members likely to be working in Queensland of the mandatory requirements of the QScript real-time prescription monitoring system. The practice alerts sent to PDL members in July and November 2021 explained the system, the intention regarding harm reduction and mandatory requirements for any prescriber or dispenser of a monitored medicine. Since the introduction of QScript, PDL has taken many calls from pharmacists about the system and some of the outcomes of the system. PDL is pleased that Queensland Health has been taking an educative role in addr…