What is the difference between PharmaNet and PharmaCare?

PharmaNet: Protects you from drug interactions and dosage errors. Lets pharmacists and prescribers know if a cheaper, equally effective PharmaCare benefit is available to you. Helps prevent accidental duplication of prescriptions and prescription fraud.

Can you see your prescription history?

Just sign in to your account and click on Pharmacy. From the Pharmacy page, click on Prescription Center and then select the Prescription History tab. On this page, you’ll see a detailed prescription history, including information on refills, date of last fill and amount paid. You also can print prescription records.

What is pharmacy override?

The override function allows a nurse to remove a medication from the machine before a pharmacist reviews the order. The purpose of the override function is to allow access to medications in urgent/emergent situations.

What can pharmacists do that doctors can t?

Advanced Practice Pharmacists can:

Initiate, adjust, and discontinue drug therapy.
Order and interpret drug-related tests.
Evaluate and manage diseases in collaboration with other healthcare providers.
Refer patients to other healthcare providers.

Do Doctors share prescription information?

Pharmacies and doctors are legally bound to safeguard your prescription records and not give them to, say, an employer. (Learn more about the laws that protect your privacy.) But your records can still be shared and used in ways you might not expect, by: Pharmacy chains and their business partners.

Can doctors see when you fill a prescription?

Generally not, unless the pharamcy is part of a health organization in which case often times the fact that a prescription was NOT picked up from the pharmacy were the prescriptio was waiting is communicated.

What is PharmaNet?

PharmaNet is a secure computer network that links all B.C. community pharmacies and other authorized sites to a central set of databases.

Who is eligible for Pharmacare in Nova Scotia?

To become a member, you must live in Nova Scotia, have a valid Nova Scotia Health Card, be at least 65 years old, and not have prescription drug coverage under any other plan or programs. Once you are enrolled, your Nova Scotia Health Card becomes your Pharmacare Card.

How do I find my prescription history?

Visit: www.myhealthrecord.gov.au. Call the My Health Record Helpdesk on 1800 723 471.

Can doctors see your medical history?

Your health care providers have a right to see and share your records with anyone else to whom you’ve granted permission. For example, if your primary care doctor refers you to a specialist, you may be asked to sign a form that says he or she can share your records with that specialist.