Medication Review
Independent psychiatric medication review — does your regimen still fit?
Specialist review of your current psychiatric medications by AHPRA-registered FRANZCP consultant psychiatrists. We assess effectiveness, side effects, interactions, and whether your regimen still fits your diagnosis and stage of treatment. Telehealth Australia-wide. Medicare rebates with a GP referral.
- AHPRA-registered FRANZCP
- Medicare-rebatable
- Independent specialist opinion
- Shared-care handover
FRANZCP consultant psychiatrists
Specialist-trained, AHPRA-registered (MED prefix). Not GPs, not coaches, not nurse practitioners.
Every state and territory
Telehealth from home on any device. No commute, no waiting room, full Medicare eligibility.
Usually within 1–3 weeks
First appointment typically inside three weeks of referral — versus 6–12+ months for many in-person clinics.
Written specialist report
Formulation and treatment plan sent to your GP within 5 business days of your appointment.
The Australian picture
Psychiatric prescribing in Australia is common — and frequently in need of review.
Long-term prescribing drifts. Diagnoses evolve. Side effects accumulate. A periodic independent review can rationalise treatment, reduce side-effect burden, and confirm that what you're taking still matches what you actually need.
Antidepressants are among the most commonly dispensed medicines in Australia, with millions of prescriptions filled every year (PBS data, Department of Health).
Most antidepressant treatment in Australia is initiated and continued by GPs — specialist review is the exception, not the rule.
Long-term use is common: a substantial proportion of antidepressant users have been on medication continuously for more than five years.
Polypharmacy (three or more psychotropic medications) is a recognised driver of side effects, interactions, and reduced adherence.
Who it's for
Is an independent medication review right for you?
A good fit if
- You're 18 or older and live in Australia
- You're on one or more psychiatric medications (antidepressants, mood stabilisers, antipsychotics, stimulants, sleep medications)
- You have persistent side effects, partial response, or you're unsure if your treatment still fits
- You'd like an independent specialist opinion before changing anything
Not the right fit if
- —You're under 18 — we're an adult-only service
- —You're in acute crisis or having thoughts of self-harm — please contact Lifeline (13 11 14)
- —You're seeking stimulant initiation without a diagnosed ADHD assessment pathway
- —You're seeking opioids, benzodiazepines, or other controlled substances on first contact
The pathway
How a medication review works at SetMind.
A structured, independent review in four clear steps — from GP referral to written shared-care handover.
Get a GP referral
Your GP writes a referral and shares your current medication list and recent history. This unlocks Medicare rebates under standard specialist psychiatry MBS items.
Book & complete intake
Choose a time that suits you. We send a structured medication and symptom intake to complete before the appointment.
45–60 min telehealth review
Your psychiatrist reviews effectiveness, side effects, interactions, and fit with your current diagnosis and stage of treatment.
Written plan to your GP
You leave with clear recommendations — continue, switch, rationalise, augment, or taper. A shared-care plan goes to your GP within 5 business days.
Clinical standards
The framework, guidelines, and credentials behind your review.
Prescribing framework
Recommendations follow the RANZCP Clinical Practice Guidelines for Mood Disorders (2020), the Australian Medicines Handbook, and the Therapeutic Guidelines: Psychotropic where relevant.
Safe deprescribing
Any taper or discontinuation is staged carefully — particularly for SSRIs/SNRIs (discontinuation syndromes), benzodiazepines (withdrawal seizure risk), and antipsychotics (relapse risk). Your plan spells out the rationale and steps.
Specialist credentials
Every clinician is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and registered as a Specialist Psychiatrist with AHPRA.
Want to know the people behind the care? Meet the SetMind psychiatrists →
What's included
A complete review of what you're taking — and what you should be taking.
Every SetMind medication review follows the same independent, evidence-based structure. We have no commercial relationship with any pharmaceutical company. Our only job is to make sure your treatment fits your diagnosis, your goals, and the current evidence.
- Full reconciliation of current and past psychiatric medications — agent, dose, duration, response, side effects
- 45–60 minute consultant psychiatrist consultation by secure video
- Review of current diagnosis and whether the regimen still fits it
- Side-effect, tolerability, and quality-of-life review
- Drug-drug and drug-condition interaction check
- Evidence-based recommendations: continue, switch, augment, rationalise, or taper — with rationale
- Where indicated: structured deprescribing schedule with GP-supported monitoring
- Written shared-care plan to your referring GP within 5 business days
- Direct GP-to-psychiatrist communication channel for clinical queries
Fees & Medicare
Transparent pricing, Medicare rebates available.
With a current GP referral, a substantial portion of your specialist psychiatry fee is rebatable through Medicare. We confirm your full out-of-pocket cost in writing before your appointment — no surprises, no hidden charges.
Questions
Common questions about psychiatric medication review.
- Yes. A current GP referral is required for Medicare-rebated specialist consultations. Your GP referral covers SetMind nationally.
Related services
Other ways SetMind can help.
Depression & Anxiety Review
Specialist review for adults with depression or anxiety when first-line GP care hasn't worked.
Learn moreGP Shared-Care Plan
Structured handover back to your GP after specialist stabilisation, with clear prescribing handover and review schedule.
Learn moreDiagnostic Clarification
Second-opinion review when the diagnosis is unclear or multiple conditions overlap.
Learn moreBring fresh eyes to your treatment.
Book a specialist medication review with an AHPRA-registered FRANZCP consultant psychiatrist. Telehealth from anywhere in Australia, usually within three weeks.
SetMind operates under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the My Health Records Act 2012, and RANZCP professional standards.
References
- 1. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). Clinical Practice Guidelines for Mood Disorders. 2020.
- 2. Australian Medicines Handbook. Current edition.
- 3. Therapeutic Guidelines: Psychotropic. Current edition.
- 4. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) statistics, Australian Department of Health.