The workflow to dispense scripts in Minfos remains basically the same regardless of what type of script is being dispensed. Earlier topics in this learning pathway have demonstrated how to dispense standard paper prescriptions and eScripts.

The resources in this topic will show you how to dispense other types of scripts that may be in common in a community pharmacy.


Repatriation prescriptions

Under the RPBS, eligible veteran card holders may receive:

  • items listed for supply in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
  • items listed under the RPBS, including wound care products
  • items not listed on either the PBS or RPBS Schedules, if there is a clinical need

 Video - Dispense Repatriation scripts

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This video will demonstrate how to dispense prescriptions for customers with Repatriation entitlements. 

Further reading
To learn more about dispensing Repatriation scripts, please refer to the article below.
How to dispense a Repat/DVA script


Continued Dispensing

Continued dispensing lets you supply eligible PBS and RPBS medicines to a patient when:

  • there is an immediate need
  • they can’t get a prescription.

Before attempting to dispense a script as a Continued Supply, you must have the dispensing pharmacist set up as a prescriber in Prescriber Maintenance. This was demonstrated in Topic 1. 

Video - Continued Dispensing

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Watch the video to learn how to dispense medication as a Continued Supply.

Further reading 
To learn more about Continued Dispensing in Minfos, please refer to the articles below.
Dispense a drug as Continued Dispensing supply
Claim for Continued Dispensing supplies
Continued Dispensing Report


Doctor's Bag prescriptions

Certain pharmaceutical benefits are provided without charge to prescribers who in turn can supply them free to patients for emergency use.

Video - Dispense a Doctor's Bag prescription

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This video will demonstrate how to dispense Doctor's Bag prescriptions. 

Further reading
To learn more about the process demonstrated in this video, please refer to the article below.
Dispense a Paper Prescription


Dispense compounded products

Compounded products can easily be dispensed in Minfos. The resources included in this section will guide you through the process of dispensing a compounded item, including how to update the description of the item to reflect the ingredients. 

Video - Dispense compounded products

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Learn how to dispense compounded items in this short video. 

Further reading 
To learn more about dispensing compounded products please refer to the below article.
Dispense Compounding products


Dispense Schedule 3 & retail items

Non-prescription products may be dispensed to a customer in Minfos. This allows the pharmacist to record the dispensing or dispense the product with directions printed on a label.

Like Continued Dispensing, the pharmacist dispensing the item should first be set up as a prescriber. 

Video - Dispense Schedule 3 & retail items

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This video will demonstrate how to dispense Schedule 3 and retail (OTC) items. 

Further reading
To learn more about the processes demonstrated in this video, please refer to the article below.
Dispense an OTC or Schedule 3 product


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