newsGP - Victorian GPs no longer need permit to prescribe some ADHD meds - Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Google News (ADHD)
Victorian GPs no longer need a Schedule 8 treatment permit to prescribe dexamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, and methylphenidate for ADHD in non-drug-dependent patients, provided there is a valid ADHD treatment instruction from a specialist. The change aims to reduce administrative burdens and improve access to ADHD treatment while maintaining safeguards through SafeScript. Prescribers must still obtain permits for drug-dependent patients or for conditions other than ADHD.
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