ShazPas Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Hi all,I would like to find out what I would need to do about getting my sons medication when we live in Canberra, He is on a S6 drug ( Concerta / Ritalin ) for ADD, I have heard that Australia has banned this drug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamInACT Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) Hi ShazPasMy understanding is that these drugs are availible.RITALIN LA® (Long Acting) (methylphenidate hydrochloride) became available in January 2003, more info @ http://www.pbs.gov.a...83E-3440C-8839FCONCERTA® (Methylphenidate HCI) became available in February 2004, more info @ http://www.pbs.gov.a...87P-2388Q-2432BBoth drugs are availible on the PBSIn most cases only specialists who are authorised by the State/Teritory may prescribe stimulant medication. Generally, paediatricians and child psychiatrists may prescribe for persons under 18 years of age. For adults, psychiatrists are mainly authorised to prescribe stimulants. In very limited circumstances, a general practitioner may be authorised to prescribe stimulant medication.You should ensure that when you arrive you have sufficient stock of the drug to enable you to make an appointment as soon as you have your registred with medicare, as you will have to see GP first who will then refer you to a specialist. Be sure to bring your sons medical records.Please note that I'm an not expert and Google has helped me with most of the information....RegardsTerence Edited August 9, 2012 by IamInACT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShazPas Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Great thank you for your assistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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