Can my GP prescribe Ritalin in New South Wales?

For meFor my child

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Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a Schedule 8 stimulant, so the same rules apply to it as to other ADHD stimulant medicines.

The scope, effective date and exact wording of the endorsed-prescriber pathway await editor approval.

What to say when you ring the practice

Ask the receptionist whether any of their GPs prescribe or manage adult ADHD.
If yes, ask whether it needs a longer appointment and what it costs.
If no, ask who they usually refer to and how long that wait is.

Under verification. See what changed. Full detail and sources at adhdrules.com.au.

Source for the medicine list: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation, ADHD in general practice: questions for clinicians (lists these as Schedule 8 psychostimulants).

Wondering about diagnosis instead? Can my GP diagnose ADHD?
Diagnosed but not on medication yet? Can my GP start ADHD medication?

Asking about a particular medicine? The same rules apply to Vyvanse, Ritalin, Concerta and dexamfetamine.

canmygp answers one question about what a GP may do in your state. The answer is read from the published rules at adhdrules.com.au, which shows the sources and dates behind it. We do not diagnose anyone, book anything or list prescribers. Whether your own GP does this is up to them, so ring the practice and ask.