Explore the Australian Prescriber issue: Volume 48 Issue 5.

The October issue of Australian Prescriber highlights the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. In Australia, approximately one in 20 children have ADHD with rates ranging from 6% to 10% in children and adolescents. ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in young people, and it can significantly disrupt home and school life. Drug treatment is recommended for children with persistent, substantial ADHD symptoms that do not respond to nondrug approaches. Stimulants, such as methylphenidate, dexamfetamine and lisdexamfetamine, are the main drugs used for children with ADHD.

Further to this, the October issue delivers essential insights for healthcare professionals on how to select and use oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation (AF) and venous thromboembolism (VTE), new Australasian consensus recommendations for gestational diabetes, and sun protection as a vital preventive health strategy.

The October issue features:

• Pharmacological management of ADHD in children and adolescents
• Oral anticoagulation for adults with AF or VTE
• Update on gestational diabetes
• Sun protection: a practical guide for health professionals
• Risk of errors with sublingual buprenorphine

New drugs:

• Edaravone for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Iptacopan for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria
• Lebrikizumab for atopic dermatitis

The Australian Prescriber Podcast is an easy way to stay in the know, as it dives into some of the many great articles that Australian Prescriber features every two months. Listen to recent episodes on Choosing a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug for pain and Potentially inappropriate medicines for older people.

RACGP members can now easily claim CPD hours for all Australian Prescriber articles and podcast episodes published in 2025. Whether you’re catching up on clinical insights or listening on the go, your learning counts. Log your CPD hours by reading the October issue of Australian Prescriber.

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