Setting up and accessing SafeScript

• Registration is now open

  Quick reference guides for registration are available at the bottom of this page.

  Prescribers and pharmacists who are not yet registered will be emailed a link and instructions on how to register for SafeScript shortly. If you opted out of receiving this email, you can register at www.safescript.vic.gov.au. A technical support line is available on 1800 723 379 to assist clinicians through the registration process.

  If you are accessing SafeScript for the first time please follow the steps in the SafeScript Practitioner First Time Login Guide.

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  It’s easy to get started with SafeScript’s once off registration process.

  To start, click on the SafeScript registration link sent to your AHPRA email address. Practitioners who did not receive the registration email will be able to register by going to the SafeScript website.

  Firstly, you will need to verify your identity and registration details against your AHPRA details; then you will be able to set up your own unique username and password.

  When you first log in SafeScript you’ll also select your preferred method of additional security. This is when you choose the way you’ll receive your daily authentication code via SMS, through the smartphone app or via an automated phone call.

  Authentication at the point of log-in is a necessary security measure to protect patients’ data stored in SafeScript against unauthorised access.

  Every day after you log in to SafeScript you’ll be asked to set your preferred pin code, which can be used to access SafeScript for the rest of the day without the full log in process.

  Congratulations! You are now logged in and ready to get started with SafeScript.

SafeScript Integration (Prescribing / Dispensing software)

• Accessing SafeScript through portal (includes handwritten prescribing and hospitals)

  Create a bookmark or shortcut to https://hp.safescript.vic.gov.au on each computer used for prescribing or dispensing for easy access to SafeScript.

  See the short video below about how the SafeScript portal works.

• BP, Md / Fred Dispense, Fred NXT, ZedMed, Minfos, Aquarius and Z Software

  SafeScript is fully integrated with your clinical software, so you can receive SafeScript notifications within your software.

  See the short video below about how to integrate SafeScript into your clinical software.

  Software	Steps to integrate	Contact
  Best Practice	Download the latest version of your software on each computer used for prescribing, and then Enable SafeScript by completing the following steps: From the Main screen of Bp Premier select Setup > Preferences > Prescribing tab > tick Enable SafeScript checkbox > click Save & Close.	Best Practice Software 1300 401 111
  Medical Director	Download the latest version of your software on each computer used for prescribing, and then Enable SafeScript in your prescribing system - instructions are available via the Medical Director website.	Medical Director 1300 300 161
  Fred Dispense	Ensure you have the latest version of Fred Dispense on all your computers used for dispensing. Enable SafeScript notifications on each of your computers used for dispensing: Go to Setup > eHealth Configuration > SafeScript Configuration Tick the Active SafeScript checkbox Click Save.	Fred Dispense 1300 731 888
  Z Dispense	Ensure you have the latest version of Z Dispense on all your computers used for dispensing. Enable SafeScript notifications on each of your computers used for dispensing: Go to Store > Store Configuration > Other Select Prompt missing DOB for and SafeScript monitored drugs options Select Activate prescription check for SafeScript Click Save.	Z Software 03 9988 0772
  Aquarius	Ensure you have the latest version of Aquarius on all your computers used for dispensing. Enable SafeScript notifications on each of your computers used for dispensing: Go to Setup > Dispense Options > SafeScript tab Tick Enabled and SafeScript Button Always onscreen check boxes Click OK (F10) button	Aquarius 1800 802 319

• Genie / MyScript, Mt Top and LOTS

  You can use the SafeScript Notification App to check SafeScript.

  See the short video below about how to integrate SafeScript into your clinical software.

  Before you start

  Check if you have a barcode printed on your prescriptions. If not, ensure your clinical software is connected to a Prescription Exchange Service (PES) by contacting eRx on 1300 700 921, MediSecure on 1800 472 747 or SafeScript technical support on 1800 723 379.

  Step 1

  You will need to install an updated version of your clinical software. Your software vendor will contact you about the next version of your software. If you have not yet been contacted, please contact your software vendor.

  Step 2

  Ensure your Practice Manager, Pharmacist-in-Charge, or IT Administrator has arranged to install the SafeScript Notification App on each of your computers used for prescribing or dispensing.

  Please see the quick Reference Guide below for step by step instructions on downloading and installing the SafeScript Notification App.

  Quick Reference Guide (PDF)

• Mediflex

  SafeScript will be integrated into your workflow

  Your vendor is working on integrating your software with SafeScript. This will be available later this year to enable you to receive pop-up notifications to help you quickly identify when you need to view information in SafeScript. You will be advised when this functionality is available.

  In the meantime Access SafeScript through the portal

  Create a bookmark or shortcut to https://hp.safescript.vic.gov.au on each computer used for prescribing for easy access to SafeScript.

  See the short video below about how to use the SafeScript portal.

• Other prescribing and dispensing software

  You have the option to access SafeScript via the portal, or you can use the SafeScript Notification App to check SafeScript.

  See the short video below about how to integrate SafeScript into your clinical software.

  Ensure your Practice Manager, Pharmacist-in-Charge or IT has arranged to install the SafeScript Notification App on each of your computers used for dispensing or prescribing.

  Email the SafeScript technical support team via the contact details on this page for instructions on how to integrate.