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eRx Script Exchange Solution and

eRx Script Exchange Solution and. What is eRx Script Exchange?. eRx Script Exchange uses secure communication over the internet to provide: Transmission of original prescriptions from Prescribers to Pharmacists Retrieval of repeat prescriptions by Pharmacists

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eRx Script Exchange Solution and

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  1. eRx Script Exchange Solution and

  2. What is eRx Script Exchange? eRx Script Exchange uses secure communication over the internet to provide: • Transmission of original prescriptions from Prescribers to Pharmacists • Retrieval of repeat prescriptions by Pharmacists • The option for Prescribers to be notified of a dispense event – (with patient consent) • The option of patients having their dispensing history sent to 3rd party service providers upon request e.g. IEHR (Not implemented and only with patient consent)

  3. eRx Script Exchange Solution

  4. Benefits of eRx Script Exchange • Enhanced safety for patients through improved accuracy and efficiency in prescribing and dispensing • Next development in e-commerce for the health sector – towards paperless scripts & e-health records • Enhanced doctor/pharmacist communication to improve emergency supply and new script process • Accurate and efficient retrieval of outside/other pharmacy repeat scripts • Secure access using existing HeSA PKI infrastructure • Privacy enabled by multiple layer encryption protecting all data and messages providing eRx no ability to read message content

  5. eRx Script Exchange Features • Available to all GPs, medical facilities and pharmacists regardless of which software systems they are using via certified eRx adaptors • Common sense step wise approach duplicating current paper prescription • Compliant with all privacy laws and regulations • Maintains consumer choice with no point-to-point routing of prescriptions to particular pharmacies for community customers • Uses central hub or repository model

  6. eRx Script Exchange Technical Features • World class consulting, design and build by Simpl (NZ) and Microsoft Consulting Services • Standard Web Services using Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) • Multiple security layers using both HeSA/PKI and VeriSign solution • High level encryption of data payload – eRx can’t see the payload • Proven scalability and speed • Redundant servers providing high availability

  7. GP Creates a script in their prescribing software

  8. Paper prescription is printed containing an eRx barcode

  9. Pharmacist scans script barcode which pulls down the script from eRx

  10. Script contains all details including New Patient information pre-populated

  11. …and New Doctor information

  12. Pharmacist dispenses drugs and edits directions as normal in Fred Dispense

  13. Repeats are sent back to eRx containing a new eRx barcode for next dispense

  14. eRx and Standards • Technology behind eRx is based on open standards and can process various message formats including HL7 • eRx is committed to working with the industry to further develop standards and processes for e-scripts • eRx is committed to working with and supporting the delivery of their current work program • eRx will not reinvent the wheel – Use what works e.g. PKI Security • eRx is committed to making sure the developing standards work in the real world and help (not hinder) health professionals to look after patients

  15. eRx and the Pharmacy Guild • To support the establishment of eRx Script Exchange, the Guild has contracted with eRx to underwrite a minimum 10.6 million electronic scripts for its members. • There is significant support and endorsement from the Guild. • Guild contract with eRx includes minimum service and support standards for pharmacists by eRx and certified IT Vendors.

  16. eRx Script ExchangeAn Industry Solution Vendor Partners Development Partners

  17. eRx Script ExchangeAn Industry Solution Endorsement Partners

  18. eRxScript ExchangeProgress & Timeline • eRx Script Exchange solution has begun staged limited deployment this month • 99% of Pharmacist’s IT Vendors are committed to provide eRx • Continuing discussion with other IT partners & industry participants • eRx was launched and demonstrated at APP Gold Coast on April 3 & demonstrated at the GPCE in Sydney on 22-24 May • National deployment of eRx Script Exchange April ‘09 with ongoing enhancement through 2009

  19. Contact Details 1300 731 888 (Local Call Cost) help@fred.com.au 8.30am - 9.00pm (EST) Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm (EST) Sat, Sun & Public Holidays Check out the Fred Help Centre https://help.fredhealth.com.au for documents, news, tutorials and forums about your Fred Products! David Freemantle david.freemantle@eRx.com.au Jason Bratuskins jason.bratuskins@eRx.com.au Esupport@eRx.com.au T 1300 730 921 F 1300 702 431

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