Quick answer: At My ADHD GP, most adults on ADHD medicine have a check-up every 3 to 6 months. For GP services like ours, NSW Health rules need a face-to-face review at least every 12 months. Between those visits, many check-ups can be done by video. A script lasts up to 6 months, so regular reviews keep your treatment going.
This guide explains how often reviews happen, what our GPs check, and how you can plan ahead if you live a long way from the clinic.
Why do I need regular ADHD medication reviews?
ADHD medicine needs regular checks. Healthdirect says you should see your doctor regularly while you are being treated for ADHD. Your doctor looks at how well the treatment is working and checks for side effects. Some ADHD medicines can raise blood pressure, so this is checked too.
The national ADHD guideline from AADPA says heart rate and blood pressure should be checked before and after each dose change, and every 6 months. It also says medicine should be reviewed at least once a year. For adults, weight is checked when needed.
How often will I see a GP for ADHD care in NSW?
NSW Health says that since 1 September 2025, authorised GP continuation prescribers can keep prescribing for people who already have an ADHD diagnosis and are stable on their medicine. This is called continuation care. At My ADHD GP, a check-up is usually every 3 to 6 months. Your GP will set the timing that suits you.
Scripts are valid for up to 6 months, according to the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI). That is one reason reviews are spaced the way they are. Booking your next visit before your script runs low helps you avoid a gap.
Do I need to be seen in person every year?
Yes. For GP services like ours that focus on ADHD care, NSW Health criteria say the GP must have a face-to-face first visit with you. After that, they need a face-to-face review at least every 12 months. The GP must also share information with your usual GP.
ACI guidance for patients says an in-person review is needed every 6 to 12 months. Some people will need it more often. Your GP will tell you what applies to you.
At My ADHD GP, your first visit is in person at West Pennant Hills. After that, check-ups can be by video from anywhere in NSW, with an in-person check-up at least once a year. You can read more on our ADHD continuation care page.
What happens at each type of review?
| Review type | How often | Where | What usually happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First visit | Once, to start care | In person at West Pennant Hills | Your GP reads your diagnosis papers, checks your health and makes a plan with you |
| Regular check-up | Usually every 3 to 6 months | Video visit or in person | How the medicine is working, side effects, sleep, mood and a new script if suitable |
| Yearly in-person review | At least every 12 months | In person | A fuller health check, including blood pressure, heart rate and weight |
| Extra review | As needed | Video visit or in person | After a dose change, new side effects or a big change in your life |
What do our GPs check at a review?
Every review is a real medical consult. Our GPs will usually ask about:
- How your focus, work, study and home life are going
- Side effects, such as poor appetite, trouble sleeping or feeling on edge
- Your mood and stress levels
- Any other medicines or health changes
- Your blood pressure, heart rate and weight
For a video visit, we need a recent blood pressure, weight and height reading first. You can often get these at your usual GP. Sometimes a blood test or heart tracing (ECG) is needed. These can usually be done near your home.
How can I plan reviews if I live in regional NSW?
If you live far from Sydney, a little planning goes a long way:
- Book your yearly in-person review early, and plan it around a trip you already have.
- Keep a usual GP near home. Video care with us needs a usual GP we can work with, and we write to them after each visit.
- Get your blood pressure and weight checked locally a few days before each video visit.
- Set a reminder about 4 weeks before your script runs out.
NSW Health says it is best to get all your care with one GP if you can. Keeping your usual GP in the loop helps with this. Our ADHD video visits page explains how video care works across NSW.
How much does an ADHD review cost?
At My ADHD GP, the first continuation visit is $287.45 (30 minutes, in person at West Pennant Hills). A follow-up check-up is $187.45 (15 minutes). Both prices include the $2.45 booking fee. The check-up fee is the same in person or by video. See our fees page for the full list.
Key points
- At My ADHD GP, check-ups are usually every 3 to 6 months.
- NSW Health rules need a face-to-face review at least every 12 months for GP services like ours.
- Scripts are valid for up to 6 months, so book reviews before you run low.
- Blood pressure, heart rate and weight are checked regularly.
- Many check-ups can be done by video once your first in-person visit is done.
- Your GP decides what is safe and suitable for you after a consult.
Frequently asked questions
How often is an ADHD medication review in NSW?
At My ADHD GP, check-ups are usually every 3 to 6 months. NSW guidance says an in-person review is needed every 6 to 12 months, and some people need one more often.
Can my ADHD review be done by video?
Often, yes, for adults. At My ADHD GP, check-ups can be by video after your first in-person visit, as long as your GP agrees it is suitable and you have a usual GP we can work with.
What happens if I miss my yearly in-person review?
Your GP may not be able to keep prescribing until you are seen in person. Book early so there is no gap in your care.
Can my local GP do my blood pressure and weight checks?
Yes. A recent reading from your usual GP can be used before a video visit. Our GPs will tell you what they need.
How long does an ADHD script last in NSW?
ACI says scripts are valid for up to 6 months. Your GP will set the details at your review.
Ready for your next review? Book a visit with our GPs.
Reviewed by Dr Jaspreet Saini, FRACGP, GP. Last reviewed 7 October 2026.
Sources
- NSW Health: ADHD (current as at 22 September 2026)
- NSW Ministry of Health: Criteria for the management of medicines for ADHD by continuation prescribers (updated 10 February 2026)
- NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation: Frequently asked questions for consumers (published June 2026)
- Healthdirect: ADHD medicines, children and adults (last reviewed December 2025)
- AADPA: Australian evidence-based clinical practice guideline for ADHD, summary of recommendations (2022, current national guideline)