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Concerta Shortage
Shortage of Concerta & Teva XR-slow release over12 hours- alternative medication options
There is a nationwide shortage of all strengths of long-acting (i.e. slow release over 12 hours) Methylphenidate medications Concerta and Teva XR.
The earliest estimated availability is around 31st of May 2025 for Concerta and December 2025 for Teva XR.
(The other 12 hr Methylphenidate brand XR ARX has been discontinued.)
If you have not been able to fill your Concerta or Teva script, please submit a new prescription request form:
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New 'Communications Milestones Kit' for 12mths-5yrs | Speech Pathology Australia
Speech Pathology Australia has produced the new “Communication Milestones Kit” to provide information for parents and carers about the role of speech pathologists. The kit also assists parents and carers to find a speech pathologist if they are unsure about whether their child is having difficulty with his or her speech, language and communication. The kit includes a poster, information sheets and information about how to find a speech pathologist.