ScriptCheckSA for South Australian Prescribers

What is ScriptCheckSA?

ScriptCheckSA is the new Real Time Prescription Monitoring (RTPM) system, built in accordance with the Government of South Australia's 2018 commitment to implementing an RTPM system by early 2021.

This system is designed to provide doctors with up-to-date information about a patient's history of prescribed monitored medicines. ScriptCheckSA aims to assist practitioners over South Australia in identifying at risk patients, minimise doctor shopping, and ensure patients are receiving the best possible care.

As part of this initiative, starting from 1 November 2020 electronic records made for monitored drugs must be reported to the Drugs of Dependence Unit (DDU) in accordance with the changes to the Controlled Substances (Poisons) Regulations 2011.

Will ScriptCheckSA work with Gentu?

ScriptCheckSA requires Prescription Exchange Software (PES) to transmit records for monitored drugs in real-time. This functionality is not yet available in Gentu, however it is expected to be rolled out in 2021. This means that you will need to provide monthly reports regarding your prescribing.

We are working on an interim solution to support your reporting requirements ahead of the first being due on December 7, 2020. This will ensure you can submit monthly reports to the Drugs of Dependence Unit by the 7th day of each month. We will have an update on the details of this solution shortly.

Instructions on what to include in your monthly returns and where to send it can be found in the below document:

• Monthly Pharmacy Drugs of Dependence Returns - PDF

Who can I contact for more information?

If you would like to speak directly to the team behind this initiative in the Government of South Australia, you can contact the Drugs of Dependence Unit by phone or email for more information.