EPrescribing and Electronic Transfer of Prescriptions - hiqa.ie

Figure 1. Australia – ETP Level 1EPrescribing and Electronic Transfer of Prescriptions: an International ReviewHealth Information and Quality Authority• ETP level 2: This level, illustrated in Figure 2 adds an approved form ofelectronic prescriber’s signature to make the electronic prescription authoritativeand legal. The paper prescription is replaced with a printed prescriptionnotification that contains information for the individual and a DAK, which theindividual gives to the dispensing pharmacist and grants access to theprescription. The prescription notification is not considered a legal prescription. Tosupport ETP level 2, an approved form of electronic signature is required.Adoption of level 2 in community settings requires a high adoption rate incommunity pharmacies as without this, the individual cannot use a prescriptionnotification to receive prescribed medications. Level 2 adoption also supportspaperless reimbursement of community pharmacists by the prescriptionreimbursement service (PBS).Figure 2 Australia – ETP Level 29