eRx
eRx Script Exchange enables secure electronic prescribing directly from MediRecords, helping clinicians issue prescriptions efficiently while supporting medication safety and regulatory requirements.
eRx enables secure electronic prescribing, delivering prescriptions digitally to patients and pharmacies across Australia.
Electronic prescribing built into MediRecords
eRx supports both PBS and non‑PBS prescriptions and is used widely across general practice, community pharmacy, and telehealth settings.
Prescriptions are transmitted digitally through Australia’s national prescription exchange, reducing reliance on paper and improving access to medicines for patients.
Reduce paperwork and administrative load
Electronic prescriptions remove the need for printing, signing, handling, and storing paper scripts, helping consultations run more smoothly.
Support safer prescribing
For Schedule 8 and other monitored medicines, MediRecords performs Real‑Time Prescription Monitoring checks during prescribing, while eRx securely publishes issued prescriptions to the relevant state monitoring system.
Improve patient convenience
Patients receive their prescriptions digitally via SMS, email, or Active Script List, allowing easy access to medicines without returning to the clinic.
Enable telehealth‑ready workflows
eRx allows prescriptions to be delivered electronically, improving access to medicines without requiring in‑person visits.
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What's included
- National electronic prescription delivery service
- PBS and non‑PBS electronic prescriptions
- SMS and email prescription tokens (no cost to patients)
- Active Script List support
- Real‑Time Prescription Monitoring support within MediRecords
- Secure publishing to state monitoring systems
- Independently audited privacy and security standards
Frequently asked questions
For more information, or for queries that are not answered here, please reach out to our Customer Success team.
What is eRx Script Exchange?
How does eRx support Real‑Time Prescription Monitoring?
MediRecords performs RTPM checks during prescribing, while eRx securely publishes electronic prescriptions to the appropriate state monitoring system once issued. This supports safer prescribing and regulatory compliance.
How do patients receive electronic prescriptions?
Patients receive a secure digital token by SMS or email, or have prescriptions stored in an Active Script List, which can be accessed at participating pharmacies.
Can patients still receive paper prescriptions?
Yes. Electronic prescribing is an option alongside paper prescriptions, allowing flexibility based on patient or clinical needs.
Prescribe electronically without leaving MediRecords.
eRx Script Exchange is available within MediRecords to support secure electronic prescribing and improve patient access to medicines.
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