Prescribers and pharmacists are being supported during the rollout of SafeScript NSW and will have ongoing access to eLearning modules, virtual learning sessions and other resources.
Accredited eLearning modules - now available
NSW Health has partnered with NPS MedicineWise to develop several eLearning modules and training information. The modules are accredited as part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for doctors, pharmacists and nurse practitioners.
eLearning module 1: The SafeScript NSW System - what, when and how?
Duration: approximately 45 - 60 minutes
This module provides an overview of SafeScript NSW. It provides health practitioners an opportunity to update their knowledge on the increasing harms from high-risk prescription medicines, and to learn how SafeScript NSW provides additional information to assist with clinical decisions when prescribing or dispensing high-risk medicines.
eLearning module 2: Monitored medicines and clinical practice (for prescribers)
Duration: approximately 45 - 60 minutes
This module provides prescribers an opportunity to consider how they manage safety concerns about patients with prescription medicine dependence or those showing signs of high-risk use. It explores planning approaches for the consultation, strategies for collaboration with other health professionals, whole of practice/service approaches to ensure equity and safety for everyone and provides an opportunity to review available management and treatment options.
eLearning module 2: Monitored medicines and clinical practice (for pharmacists)
Duration: approximately 45 - 60 minutes
This module provides pharmacists an opportunity to refresh their knowledge on safe and appropriate dispensing of high-risk medicines, particularly those monitored in SafeScript NSW, and consider how to manage concerns about patient safety regarding their use of these high-risk medicines.
eLearning module 3: Communication and care for patients using monitored medicines (for prescribers & pharmacists)
Duration: approximately 45 - 60 minutes
This module provides foundation information to help health practitioners and their practice/pharmacy prepare for conversations with patients about the potential risks of dependence with monitored medicines.
Quick reference guides and fact sheets
Quick reference guides and fact sheets are now available:
Virtual learning sessions
In addition to eLearning, there are several virtual learning sessions available for health practitioners. Like the eLearning modules, these sessions will also be accredited as part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and will be provided by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners NSW&ACT and Pharmaceutical Society of Australia NSW Branch.
RACGP webinar held 29 September 2021
This webinar provides information about the SafeScript NSW system, additional support resources (including the Telephone Advice Service for GPs and Pharmacists), and what actions are available to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
SafeScript NSW: Managing NSW Approvals for Treatment Under the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) webinar held 6 March 2024
This webinar covers; accessing SafeScript NSW and setting up a practitioner profile, best practice when searching for patients, understanding patient records, how to apply for an OTP approval, tracking the status of an application, accessing approval letters (correspondence), exiting patients from OTP and other approval management functions.
RACGP webinar held 9 April 2024
This webinar provides information about the approval management functionality within SafeScript NSW and aims to inform best practice. The functionality allows prescribers to submit approval applications online (and in some cases, be issued approval immediately) and track application progress in efforts to reduce the turnaround time to receive an approval.