Setting up and accessing SafeScript

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(opens in a new window). 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 is accessible on the go via mobile phone, offering greater flexibility for clinicians who may not have access to a desktop computer.

The mobile-friendly SafeScript portal provides key information, including:

• medication history
• alerts
• prescriber and pharmacy details.

Use the guide to learn how to access the portal and use key features, such as the medication history filters.

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.

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.

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.

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(opens in a new window) on each computer used for prescribing for easy access to SafeScript.

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

You have the option to access SafeScript via the portal(opens in a new window), 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.