News
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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Disability Policy & Programs Parent Forum (DECD)
Have your say about special education policy in South Australia!
Parents and carers of children and young people with disability are invited to the Disability Policy and Programs Parent Forum, run by the Department for Education and Child Development.
When? 9:30am-2:00pm, Wednesday 21 March in Henley Beach.
Register by this Friday: email julie.cakebread68@schools.sa.edu.au or call on 08 8235 2871.
What's the Buzz, MindUP & Adolescent Mindfulness at Rose Park Psychology
Rose Park Psychology, close by to Paediatrics at Burnside, have announced their 2018 group programs for children & adolescents. NDIS, Medicare rebates and private health rebates can often be used to help fund these programs, and you can find out more about this by contacting Rose Park Psychology.