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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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Coles Quiet Hour SA Rollout
Coles has announced the SA rollout of its 'Quiet Hour' program, designed to make shopping easier for those with autism spectrum disorder and sensory aversion.
Quiet Hour now happens every Tuesday between 10.30am and 11.30am at the Anzac Highway, Mount Barker, Park Holme, Port Pirie and Tea Tree Plaza Coles stores.