Can your GP
prescribe?
The rules depend on where you live.
Choose a state or territory. Find its prescribing rules, source documents and review status in one place.
Explore the state indexPrescribing answers are still under verification. You can use our free planning and appointment tools now.
Choose your state
or territory.
A local starting point.
Select a state to see its source-review status and open the full page.
A little preparation.
A clearer next step.
Free planners, appointment worksheets and practical guides. Use them in your browser or take a printed copy.
State by state.
Eight jurisdictions.
Each with its own conditions.
“Under verification” is a review status, not a prescribing verdict.
What may a GP do in each state?
| State or territory | Diagnose ADHD | Start medication | Continue a script | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSWNew South Wales | Not verified yet | Not yet | ||
| VICVictoria | Not verified yet | Not yet | ||
| QLDQueensland | Not verified yet | Not yet | ||
| WAWestern Australia | Not verified yet | Not yet | ||
| SASouth Australia | Not verified yet | Not yet | ||
| TASTasmania | Not verified yet | Not yet | ||
| ACTAustralian Capital Territory | Not verified yet | Not yet | ||
| NTNorthern Territory | Not verified yet | Not yet | ||
“Not verified yet” is not a no. Where a GP may do something, each practice still decides whether it offers it. Ring the practice and ask.
Make the next conversation easier.
Source-linked guides, approved by Foundlab.
01The source
Legislation and health department guidance come first. Every published rule links to the material behind it.
02The dates
The effective date shows when a rule took effect. The verification date records when a human checked its sources. A website update is not a new verification.
03The changes
Updated rules get a new version. Previous versions stay in the history so you can see what changed.