Equal access to medical scripts for Tasmanians

Equal access to medical scripts for Tasmanians

For too long Tasmanians have had restrcited access to medical scripts. The Tasmanian Government has refused to accept interstate doctor's scripts for many medications. Meaning that Tasmanian's have been restricted to access for essential medicine. 

There is a submission period now, looking a changing the legislation but they need to get it right. 

Currently the proposal is to allow interstate doctors to have their scripts dispensed in Tasmania BUT they have to register personally with Tasmanian Government before they can be approved. This will still restrict access. It will also mean that Tasmania is still the only state ...

For too long Tasmanians have had restrcited access to medical scripts. The Tasmanian Government has refused to accept interstate doctor's scripts for many medications. Meaning that Tasmanian's have been restricted to access for essential medicine. 

There is a submission period now, looking a changing the legislation but they need to get it right. 

Currently the proposal is to allow interstate doctors to have their scripts dispensed in Tasmania BUT they have to register personally with Tasmanian Government before they can be approved. This will still restrict access. It will also mean that Tasmania is still the only state that doesnt allow scripts from other states to be automatically accepted. 

Have your say! Help Tasmania's have better access to healthcare. 

You can read about it here:


https://www.health.tas.gov.au/proposed-changes-interstate-prescribing?_kx=bHYamhfRiJCKjlPx3hFMUqvWgqi94M_D6wKZGtPgvyOM8xpwsIpP6iu1D_E0bEcK.TidPmQ


https://www.premier.tas.gov.au/latest-news/2025/april/consultation-opens-on-plans-to-change-interstate-prescribing-laws

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Make a submission on health access

Have your voice heard and make a submission on how Tasmanians can access better healthcare. The Tasmanian Government is considering new legislation that will finally allow interstate doctors to have the scripts dispensed in Tasmania. We deserve the same access that every other Australian has. Australian doctors should have their scripts accepted in Tasmania without any restrictions. 

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The main message here should be Tasmanians deserve equal access to healthcare. We should not be restricted on what Doctors will have their scripts recognised. All Australian doctors should have their scripts be able to be dispensed in Tasmania, automatically just like every other state in Australia.