Can you still get Xanax in Australia?

From 1 February 2014 alprazolam will become a Schedule 8 (S8) medicine in all Australian States and Territories. This step has been taken due to the growing level of misuse of alprazolam and concerns for the safety and wellbeing of those who take it.

What Is Xanax called in Australia?

More than 7.5 million benzodiazepine prescriptions were dispensed across Australia in 2010 – including more than 680,000 for alprazolam (AKA Xanax).

Can GPS prescribe Xanax in Australia?

Following the introduction of the Controlled Medicines Prescribing Standards, GP now require support from a psychiatrist to in order to apply to prescribe Alprazolam.

Can you get Xanax bars in Australia?

Restricting access to the highly addictive sedative Xanax has significantly reduced its use in Australia, a study has found.

Why is alprazolam banned?

Alprazolam is prescribed for diabetes and hypertension and by psychiatrists for panic and anxiety disorders. “ The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Nashik and Malegaon police claimed to have busted an illegal supply chain of the narcotic, Alprazolam, that was being used by power loom workers for addiction.

What do Australian doctors prescribe for anxiety?

Summary. Antidepressants are recommended as first-line when pharmacotherapy is required for anxiety disorders. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are effective in all anxiety disorders, and selective and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors in most anxiety disorders. They are the drugs of first choice.

Is Xanax still available?

Xanax can be prescribed only by the doctor, but still, you can order Xanax without prescription.

Is Xanax still legal?

It is part of a group of prescription drugs called benzodiazepines. Xanax is also a controlled drug, which means it has the potential to cause dependence or to be misused. These medications are regulated by law and it is illegal to take Xanax without a prescription from a medical doctor.

What is the best non narcotic anxiety medication?

Buspirone – This is a non-narcotic and non-addictive medication that works similarly to an SSRI, though it only affects one subtype of serotonin receptor within the brain, ultimately leading to fewer side effects. This is an ideal medication for those who are struggling with mild to moderate anxiety.

Can GP prescribe Xanax Australia?

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has issued a health alert on rescheduling of alprazolam to a Schedule 8 poison, to provide general practitioners with some management strategies when a patient requests a prescription for alprazolam. The alert is available on the RACGP website.