Key date: Interstate prescribing reform: 16 February 2026. GP initiation: no date set.
What GPs need
GP must apply for authorisation with specialist clinical report. GPs with Special Interests in ADHD and appropriate training can get 3-year authority. Poisons Act full review underway in 2026.
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ADHD ongoing care: what your GP does after diagnosis and why it matters
Read more →: ADHD ongoing care: what your GP does after diagnosis and why it mattersOngoing ADHD care with a GP in Queensland covers regular medication reviews, physical monitoring, mental health check-ins, repeat prescriptions, and…
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AADPA 9th Annual ADHD Conference 2026. Melbourne. July 25-26.
Read more →: AADPA 9th Annual ADHD Conference 2026. Melbourne. July 25-26.AADPA holds its 9th ADHD conference 25-26 July 2026 in Melbourne with virtual option. Keynotes, workshops, and what QLD GPs…
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What to Expect in the First 4 Weeks on ADHD Medication
Read more →: What to Expect in the First 4 Weeks on ADHD MedicationA week-by-week guide to starting ADHD medication in Australia, covering titration timelines for Vyvanse, dexamphetamine, and methylphenidate, common side effects,…
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How to Tell If Your ADHD Medication Dose Needs Adjusting
Read more →: How to Tell If Your ADHD Medication Dose Needs AdjustingSigns your ADHD medication dose is too low, too high, or the wrong medication entirely. How titration works in Australia…
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Non-Stimulant ADHD Medications: When Your GP Might Suggest Them
Read more →: Non-Stimulant ADHD Medications: When Your GP Might Suggest ThemAn Australian guide to non-stimulant ADHD medications including atomoxetine (Strattera), guanfacine, and clonidine. When stimulants are not suitable, how non-stimulants…
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Understanding ADHD Medication Side Effects: What Is Normal and What Is Not
Read more →: Understanding ADHD Medication Side Effects: What Is Normal and What Is NotA practical guide to ADHD medication side effects in Australia, categorised by stimulant and non-stimulant. Covers appetite suppression, sleep disruption,…
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ADHD and anxiety: why they look alike and how GPs tell them apart
Read more →: ADHD and anxiety: why they look alike and how GPs tell them apartADHD and anxiety share symptoms like restlessness, poor concentration, and sleep problems. Up to 50% of adults with ADHD also…
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ADHD burnout vs depression: how your GP tells the difference
Read more →: ADHD burnout vs depression: how your GP tells the differenceADHD burnout and depression share symptoms like exhaustion, withdrawal, and difficulty functioning. But the causes differ, and so does the…
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Why ADHD looks different in adults than in children
Read more →: Why ADHD looks different in adults than in childrenADHD does not disappear in adulthood. It changes shape. Hyperactivity internalises, inattention shows up as career and relationship problems, and…
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Sleep and ADHD: the bidirectional relationship your GP wants you to understand
Read more →: Sleep and ADHD: the bidirectional relationship your GP wants you to understandSleep disturbances affect up to 80% of adults with ADHD. Learn how ADHD disrupts sleep, how poor sleep worsens ADHD…