Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) Initiation NSW

Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) Initiation NSW

The Medadvisor for Pharmacy OCP Initiation NSW form supports the provision of the service under the funded pilot, or as a private service for patients who do not want to participate in the pilot evaluation.

Please follow these steps: 

  1. In the Medadvisor for Pharmacy menu, select Patients


  1. Search for the patient, select from the recently dispensed list or select +Add patient


  1. Review the patient information including notes, Clinical Summary, Care Opportunities and Medication list. Select the Services drop down

  1. Select OCP Initiation NSW


  1. Review the Patient Information and fill out all compulsory fields e.g DOB and Sex
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Please note: We recommend to confirm and update the patients' email address to ensure you can send the patient an e-mail at the completion of the service

  1. In the Consulting pharmacist details section, today's date is pre-populated but can be changed. Select your profile from the Pharmacist drop-down. If you are new to the pharmacy, select the + icon to add your details. 

  1. Under Pharmacist suitability, select the checkbox to confirm you have completed the required training and will explain the purpose of the patient questionnaire and program

  1. Select the checkbox after you have informed the patient and receive consent

  1. Answer the Pilot participation question and upload paper screening questionnaires (where applicable) by selecting Upload files


  1. If Yes - funded pilot inclusion is selected, tick the checkbox to ensure the patient consents to complete the screening questionnaire and has provided informed pilot participation consent

  1. Complete the Screening questionnaire (digital record), if you have not uploaded the paper version

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Please note: The screening questionnaire must be completed for funded pilot services. If completed on paper, a copy can be uploaded and stored with the consultation form. An optional digital record can be entered. 
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Coming next - online screening questionnaire for patients to complete through the booking process. 


  1. Complete the Clinical assessment 


  1. Complete the Treatment section, ensuring Service type is selected

  1. Select the appropriate boxes for items in the Non-pharmacological & women's health advice section


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An email can be sent to the patient with links to helpful resources. Tick the box in the Non-pharmcological & women's health advice section and ensure the patients' correct email address is entered to automatically send when the form is completed. 

  1. Send a notification and/or referral to the patients GP or medical provider where appropriate. For more on Notifications and referrals, including secure messaging CLICK HERE

  1. Once all compulsory fields are completed, you can select Complete or Save to save a draft and come back to it. 

The record will be saved in the patient profile and will be shown in Recent Services.