MedAdvisor for Pharmacy
Expanding Scope of Pharmacy
We're dedicated to supporting Australian pharmacies to deliver a broader range of healthcare services through the Expanding Scope of Practice initiative. Our commitment is to empower pharmacies with the tools and resources needed to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and meet the evolving healthcare needs of their communities.
Resources Available
- Knowledge Base Articles - click here
- Staff Training & Courses - click here
*For enquiries, please speak with your MedAdvisor Key Account Manager.
|
Module
|
Program Date(s)
|
Reimbursement for Service
|
Notes
|
Resources
|
Release Notes and/or email
|
QueenslandPharmacies in Queensland can offer a wide range of services under both the Extended Practice Authority and the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot. Pharmacies wishing to commence their scope of practice journey can do so by offering the UTI service after completing online training. Pharmacies are paid for the QLD Government’s free Flu and MenB program through MedAdvisor. The QCPSOP Pilot is exclusively recorded in MedAdvisor and will include the QLD Hormonal Contraception pilot. |
|||||
|
UTI |
June 2020 |
Yes |
Permanent program since Oct 2022 |
Available after completing online training from ACP/PSA |
|
|
Full Scope |
2024-2026 |
|
22 services 6 forms |
|
|
|
Hormonal Contraception |
July 2024 |
|
1 form |
Prescribing and Secure Communication add-on |
|
VictoriaPharmacies in Victoria can apply for the Victorian Government’s Victorian Community Pharmacists Statewide Pilot. https://www.health.vic.gov.au/primary-care/victorian-community-pharmacist-statewide-pilot |
|||||
|
UTI |
Oct 2023 |
$20 |
Government pays service fee to pharmacy and reimburses pharmacy for the cost of medicine for certain patients |
|
|
|
Oral Contraceptive |
Oct 2023 |
$20 |
Government pays service fee to pharmacy and reimburses pharmacy for the cost of medicine for certain patients |
|
|
|
Travel Health & Vaccination |
Nov 2023 |
$20 |
Government pays service fee to pharmacy. Patient pays for vaccination |
|
|
|
Mild Skin Conditions (Shingles & Psoriasis) |
Mar 2024 |
$20 |
Government pays service fee to pharmacy and reimburses pharmacy for the cost of medicine for certain patients |
|
|
New South WalesNSW pharmacies may offer services through the NSW Clinical Trials as managed by the University of Newcastle. |
|||||
|
Dermatology (Shingles, Mild Plaque Psorasis, Dermatits, Impetigo) |
July 2024 |
$35 (until capped number of total trial services is reached) |
Paid quarterly / trial pays services |
|
|
|
UTI |
May 2023 From June 01 2024 – Standard Practice |
|
|
||
|
Oral Contraceptive |
Sept 2023 |
$20 |
Paid quarterly / Government pays services |
|
|
Western AustraliaPharmacies in Western Australia are able to offer UTI and resupply of Oral Contraception services under the state government’s program. |
|||||
|
UTI |
Aug 2023 |
N/A |
No Government payments |
|
|
|
Oral Contraceptive |
June 2024 |
N/A |
No Government payments | WA Gov Website Link |
|
South AustraliaSouth Australian pharmacies are able to offer UTI and resupply of Oral Contraception services through the state government’s program. |
|||||
|
UTI |
Mar 2024 |
N/A |
No Government payments |
SA Gov Website Link |
|
|
Oral Contraceptive |
May 2024 |
N/A |
No Government payments | SA Gov Website Link | |
TasmaniaTasmanian pharmacies are able to offer UTI and resupply of Oral Contraception under the Tasmanian Government’s Community Pharmacy Program. https://www.health.tas.gov.au/pharmacyscope |
|||||
|
UTI |
Mar 2024 |
$20 |
Payment schedule to be advised |
|
|
|
Oral Contraceptive |
June 2024 |
N/A |
No Government payments |
|
|
MedAdvisor’s software is a key enabler for scope of practice across the country. Workflow efficiencies are enhanced because of the integrations MedAdvisor offers its pharmacy network, including dispense software integrations, AIR, prescribing software and secure communication software.
Furthermore, MedAdvisor is the trusted partner of state governments for payment and data reporting.
For enquires email support@medadvisorsolutions.com or call 1300 125 343
Information correct as of July 2024