Dr David Roberts is a Consultant Paediatrician.
Dr Roberts has closed his Joondalup office as he is transitioning to retirement but will be consulting from within Castlegate Family Practice, Woodvale on a sessional basis. Please refer to the Contact Us page for further information.
NO NEW REFERALS ARE BEING ACCEPTED.
Concerta and Ritalin shortage
For some time now Australia has experienced a supply problem with the meditation Concerta, in all strengths. We now anticipate a similar problem with all strengths of Ritalin LA. It is unclear whether the Ritalin LA problem will be as severe as that of Concerta. On current advice, these shortages will last until January 2026.
Please click on the TGA link below for further information for parents.
If you encounter an interruption to supply with your local pharmacy, I recommend you ring around other pharmacies to see whether you can source the medicine and strength you need. In normal circumstances the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme does not allow scripts for stimulant medicines to be transferred from one pharmacy to another. During this period of shortage they have indicated they will allow the transfer of scripts between pharmacies.”
Click here for the TGA Link.