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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Repeat prescription collection strategy
Patients can collect multiple prescriptions at once to reduce the frequency of clinic visits.
The document's recorded date is 5 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.
We will do everything we can to ensure that there is be no interruption in healthcare services,” Minister Wenger assured. “To support those on ART, we are implementing several measures, including multi-month dispensing for up to six months for stable patients, repeat prescription collection strategies, a 28-day grace period for late collections, automatic script renewals, and we are in the advanced planning stages for an ‘e-scripting’ initiative.
Places
Western Cape
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/western-cape-government-moves-safeguard-healthcare-after-ngo-funding-halt
Amounts
R 360 000 000
Closing Date
5 March 2025
28-day grace period for late prescription collection
Patients who miss their scheduled pick-up date can still collect their medication within 28 days without penalty.
The document's recorded date is 5 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.
We will do everything we can to ensure that there is be no interruption in healthcare services,” Minister Wenger assured. “To support those on ART, we are implementing several measures, including multi-month dispensing for up to six months for stable patients, repeat prescription collection strategies, a 28-day grace period for late collections, automatic script renewals, and we are in the advanced planning stages for an ‘e-scripting’ initiative.
Make Every Contact Count strategy for HIV counselling
A scaled-up approach to strengthen HIV counselling services during every patient interaction at clinics.
The document's recorded date is 5 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Additionally, we will rapidly scale up the ‘Make Every Contact Count’ strategy to strengthen HIV counselling services.
E-scripting initiative for ART prescriptions
An electronic system for issuing and managing prescriptions, currently in advanced planning stages, to improve access and continuity of care.
The document's recorded date is 5 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.
We will do everything we can to ensure that there is be no interruption in healthcare services,” Minister Wenger assured. “To support those on ART, we are implementing several measures, including multi-month dispensing for up to six months for stable patients, repeat prescription collection strategies, a 28-day grace period for late collections, automatic script renewals, and we are in the advanced planning stages for an ‘e-scripting’ initiative.
Automatic script renewal for ART patients
Prescriptions for stable patients on ART will be automatically renewed without requiring a new appointment.
The document's recorded date is 5 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.
We will do everything we can to ensure that there is be no interruption in healthcare services,” Minister Wenger assured. “To support those on ART, we are implementing several measures, including multi-month dispensing for up to six months for stable patients, repeat prescription collection strategies, a 28-day grace period for late collections, automatic script renewals, and we are in the advanced planning stages for an ‘e-scripting’ initiative.
Multi-month dispensing of antiretroviral treatment (ART)
Stable patients on chronic medication such as ART will be able to receive prescriptions for up to six months at a time, reducing the need to visit clinics frequently.
The document's recorded date is 5 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.
We will do everything we can to ensure that there is be no interruption in healthcare services,” Minister Wenger assured. “To support those on ART, we are implementing several measures, including multi-month dispensing for up to six months for stable patients, repeat prescription collection strategies, a 28-day grace period for late collections, automatic script renewals, and we are in the advanced planning stages for an ‘e-scripting’ initiative.
