Everything you need to know about eScripts in Australia
Plain-English guides on managing electronic prescriptions, staying secure, and choosing the right app for your situation.
Guides
What Is an eScript Wallet? A Plain-English Guide for Australians
An eScript wallet stores your electronic prescription QR codes securely on your phone, so they are always available at the pharmacy — even offline. Here is how they work and what to look for.
What Is ADHA Conformance? Why It Matters Before You Trust an App With Your Prescriptions
ADHA conformance means an app has been assessed and registered by the Australian Digital Health Agency as meeting national safety, security, and interoperability standards for handling electronic prescriptions. Here is what it means and how to check.
Offline eScript Access in Australia: Why Your QR Code Must Be Available Without Internet
SMS and email eScripts fail without a signal — at rural pharmacies, underground, or when your data runs out. OpenPharmacy stores QR codes directly on your device so they are always accessible, even in airplane mode.
Managing Family eScripts in Australia: A Practical Guide for Parents and Carers
Australian parents and carers can manage eScripts for children, elderly parents, and other family members using OpenPharmacy — scripts automatically grouped by individual, offline QR codes, and ADHA-registered security in one app.
How-To and Troubleshooting
How to Keep Your eScripts Secure: A Privacy Guide for Australian Patients
To verify an eScript app is secure, check three things: ADHA ePrescribing Conformance Register listing, Australian server storage, and an explicit no-third-party-sharing policy. This guide explains each check and why it matters.
What Happens If You Delete Your eScript SMS? Here's What to Do
Deleted your eScript SMS in Australia? Your prescription still exists in the national system — it has not been cancelled. Here is how to recover the token, use the Active Script List as a backup, and prevent it from happening again.
App Comparisons
Best eScript Apps in Australia (2026): Compared by Offline Access, Security, and Family Features
An independent comparison of OpenPharmacy, Scripty, MedAdvisor, and my health app — covering offline access, ADHA conformance, family management, and data security to help you choose the right eScript wallet.
Pharmacy App vs Independent eScript Wallet: What Every Australian Patient Should Know
Pharmacy apps like MedAdvisor connect your prescriptions to a pharmacy network. Independent wallets like OpenPharmacy work at any chemist and don't share your data with any pharmacy. Here's what the difference means for your privacy.
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