The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia has announced that general practitioners (GPs) will soon be authorised to resupply attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication to their patients, as part of new reforms.
As of September, this marks the initial phase of the regional government’s reforms aimed at making ADHD care more affordable and accessible.
Go deeper with GlobalData
Discover B2B Marketing That Performs
Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.
The government is currently seeking GPs to show their interest in the necessary training by completing an expression of interest (EOI) form available on the NSW Health website.
These reforms are set to alleviate the burdens faced by families, who now endure lengthy waits and substantial expenses to access vital ADHD care.
Upon completion of the training, GPs will be able to manage prescription resupply independently, without the requirement for a formal agreement with psychiatrists or paediatricians.
Thousands of individuals in NSW will have the option to receive their ADHD medication resupply from their regular doctor for the first time.
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
By GlobalDataMost patients seeking ADHD treatment must currently deal with an expensive and overburdened specialist system, which often involves long waiting periods.
Such barriers can adversely affect children’s educational achievements, future employment prospects, and mental health.
Children on stable medication doses will be prioritised in the initial launch to ensure they have early and uninterrupted access to care.
The NSW government plans to expand the training to enable GPs to diagnose ADHD and initiate medication by the end of this year.
NSW Health is funding the training and providing resources to maximise the number of beneficiaries from these changes.
NSW health minister Ryan Park said: “The beginning of this training is a welcome milestone because it means people, especially children, with ADHD are one step closer to having their condition managed by a GP.”
This announcement follows the earlier launch of the Medibus, a mobile diabetes clinic, by the NSW government.
