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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Tasmanian Government Simplifies ADHD Medication Prescription Process

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The Tasmanian Government has commenced changes to make it easier for specialists and GPs to prescribe Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications. According to the Department of Health, the changes will allow specialists and GPs with Special Interests in ADHD and the appropriate training to prescribe medications for up to three years, increased from the current two years. This change is part of the Tasmanian Government's 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future. Liberal Member for Clark, Simon Behrakis, welcomed the change, stating it will support better access to treatment and better health outcomes for people with ADHD in Tasmania.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tasmanian Government has initiated changes to simplify the ADHD medication prescription process.
  • Specialists and GPs with Special Interests in ADHD and the appropriate training can now prescribe medications for up to three years, increased from the current two years.
  • This change is part of the Tasmanian Government's 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future.
  • The new policy will support specialists and GPs with the appropriate training to manage patients with ADHD.
  • The government is progressing plans to deliver a new GP specialist service for children with ADHD, ensuring families can access GPs with special interests sooner.
  • The changes aim to improve services for people with ADHD and will be reviewed by the Tasmanian Parliamentary Committee.

Statistics:

  • The change allows specialists and GPs with Special Interests in ADHD and the appropriate training to prescribe medications for up to three years.
  • The current limit for prescribing ADHD medications is two years.
  • The Tasmanian Government's 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future aims to improve services for people with ADHD.
  • The new policy will support specialists and GPs with the appropriate training to manage patients with ADHD.

Sources:

  • State of Tasmania Government (no date available)

https://www.government.tas.gov.au

Simon Behrakis (2024)

Liberal Member for Clark

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