ADHD care in General Practice

ADHD care in General Practice

Information for New Patients

If you are not a patient of our practice, please contact your existing GP (i.e. the one who referred you to your psychiatrist) first. All GPs have the ability to apply for individual authority to provide ongoing prescriptions for adults with the endorsement of their psychiatrist.

If you do not live the Erskineville or Newtown area, we do not accept new patients who are seeking ongoing prescribing of ADHD medication.

It’s important that the GP who is managing your ADHD medication is the same GP who provides regular support for any co-occurring conditions, and all other aspects of your health. 

Information for patients seeking an ADHD diagnosis

NSW ADHD reforms will support a small number of GPs in priority areas (rural and regional locations and Aboriginal community-controlled health settings) – to diagnose ADHD and start medication in children and young people. Priority training will start from March 2026, and is expected to take between 3 – 6 months to complete.

If you are a current patient, we recommend you book an appointment with you or your child’s regular doctor to discuss the referral pathways for diagnosis and management of ADHD.

Information for current patients – children

NSW ADHD reforms allow children and young people aged 6 to 17 years, who have already been diagnosed with ADHD and stabilised on their medication to see their GP for ongoing prescriptions.

Upon completion of a training course endorsed by NSW Ministry of Health and application to the NSW Ministry of Health (the Ministry) Pharmaceutical Services Unit (PSU) a GP may be able to prescribe psychostimulant medications for patients previously diagnosed with ADHD and stabilised on their medications.

For more information about these changes to ADHD prescribing please make an appointment with you or your child’s regular doctor.

March 2026