In January 2023, the MedicineWise (MWA) and Doctor’s Bag (DBA) mobile applications were transferred to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
Key findings from a recent review have revealed usage and retention of the mobile applications is low, the value proposition is not unique nor competitive and that significant effort is required to maintain safety, quality and privacy, when considered in proportion to the low number of active users.
Based on the findings of this review, the Commission has made the decision to decommission both mobile applications at midday AEDT, Tuesday 10 February 2026. The MWA mobile application will lose full functionality after this date, and users have been contacted with advice on alternative options and managing their data. While the DBA mobile application will remain on devices, its information will no longer be updated and continued use is not recommended.
For more information, users can email QUMCustomerService@safetyandquality.gov.au