GilraenH Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I am wondering what is the best way to go about ensuring a smooth transition for a teenager taking Concerta xl 54mgs here in the UK. Would a letter from the paediatrician help? or is needed? How do I go about bringing the medication into the country without any incident given the status of the medication. Is it possible to have a GP in a rural area prescribe this without a referral to a consultant paediatrician in Australia? My teen does so well socially and academically taking this that I would hate for him to come to Australia and have a miserable time because I didn't do the right thing before coming over. Has anyone else any experience of this? I am going to NSW, if that makes a difference. Thanks for any help. :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosshf Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I am wondering what is the best way to go about ensuring a smooth transition for a teenager taking Concerta xl 54mgs here in the UK. Would a letter from the paediatrician help? or is needed? How do I go about bringing the medication into the country without any incident given the status of the medication. Is it possible to have a GP in a rural area prescribe this without a referral to a consultant paediatrician in Australia? My teen does so well socially and academically taking this that I would hate for him to come to Australia and have a miserable time because I didn't do the right thing before coming over. Has anyone else any experience of this? I am going to NSW, if that makes a difference. Thanks for any help. :smile: Hi I found some info about taking controlled drugs to Oz here: http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2593.aspx?CategoryID=70&SubCategoryID=175 Sorry, not sure what the protocol is for getting it prescribed in Oz. Cheers Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilraenH Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hi I found some info about taking controlled drugs to Oz here: http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2593.aspx?CategoryID=70&SubCategoryID=175 Sorry, not sure what the protocol is for getting it prescribed in Oz. Cheers Ross Many thanks for that Ross :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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