Setting up a Medication Imprest System

Research demonstrates availability of imprest in residential aged care leads to improved symptom management and reduces unnecessary transfer of residents to hospital.

What is a medication imprest system?

An imprest system allows registered health practitioners prompt access to emergency/out of hours medications.
Imprest medications are supplied to an aged care facility as ‘ward stock’ and have not been prescribed for a specific resident.
Imprest medications may include antibiotics, pain relief medications and other medications for urgent use, such as salbutamol inhalers, adrenaline, and Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medications often used for end-of-life care.

Click here to access step by step guidelines for setting up a medication imprest system in your facility.