Key date: 1 December 2025
What GPs need
Must be a specialist GP (FRACGP or FACRRM). No additional ADHD-specific training required. S8 prescribing authority within existing maximum dose limits: dexamphetamine 40 mg/day, lisdexamfetamine 70 mg/day, methylphenidate 80 mg/day.
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Sleep and ADHD: the bidirectional relationship your GP wants you to understand
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How GPs monitor ADHD medication: blood tests, heart checks, and follow-ups
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How to prepare for your first ADHD assessment with a GP
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“I was diagnosed at 42”: what late ADHD diagnosis looks like in practice
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“My GP said I was just anxious”: when ADHD gets missed in adults
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“The medication changed my life but the side effects are hard”: navigating the first 3 months
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ADHD in parents: when your child’s diagnosis leads to your own
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What people wish they knew before starting ADHD medication
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The Emotions and Identity Issues of Neurodiversity: Why Good Medicine Takes Time
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Dexamphetamine vs Vyvanse vs Ritalin: how your GP chooses
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