More restrictions placed on GP risperidone scripts

The government's clampdown on writing a prescription for more than 12 weeks' supply will come in in the new year
Jocelyn Wright
Elderly lady

GPs will reportedly see more restrictions on risperidone prescribing from 1 January.

The Australian reports GPs will be required to contact Services Australia, formerly the Department of Human Services, when writing a prescription for more than 12 weeks’ supply of risperidone.