As of 1 February 2026, changes to New Zealand’s prescribing rules for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stimulant medicines have come into effect.
From February 1, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to diagnose people with ADHD and prescribe them medication.
From this month, trained GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe ADHD medication from the outset - without a specialist's recommendation. General Practice Owners' Association Chair Angus ...
Theme park Alton Towers has changed its accessibility rules - after complaints about long 'fast lane' queues. The ...
More specialist health professionals can now assess, diagnose, and start people on ADHD treatments, under rules that came ...
Following the changes made today, more New Zealanders with ADHD will have faster access to support as a result of changes to ...
Under the new rules, clinicians can prescribe publicly funded ADHD stimulant medicines, including methylphenidate, dexamfetamine, and lisdexamfetamine. Dr Russell notes that global shortages of ADHD ...
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