Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be difficult enough without having to urgently replace a lost, expired or depleted prescriptions for medication.
To help prevent this, the state government has launched a new service aimed at making it faster, easier and cheaper for Victorians living with ADHD to get a top-up prescription for their medication.
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (Virtual ED) will allow people with ADHD who urgently need a new prescription but can’t see their regular doctor, to access a free online consultation.
The Virtual ED doctor will verify their current medication and dosage and provide clinical support, with the prescription being sent directly to their local pharmacy.
The one-off refill will be at least 30 days and up to six months, at the discretion of the clinician.
“No adult or child with ADHD should be left without essential medication when they need it,” Premier Jacinta Allan said in announcing the Virtual ED service.
“This is about making the system work for busy Victorian families, not the other way around.”
“To go suddenly without ADHD medication can cause risks to your care and your daily life,” Mental Health Minister Ingrid Stitt added.
“This is just one small way we can help families avoid that risk.”
