Push to scrap ‘broken’ ADHD restrictions gains momentum

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Push to scrap ‘broken’ ADHD restrictions gains momentum

22 May 2024

By Patrice Dougan and Alan Perrott

Wednesday 22 May 2024, 05:00 AM

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder prescribing is broken, says RNZCGP medical director Luke Bradford [Image: Pheelings Mediaon iStock]

A hui was held amid growing calls to simplify prescribing for ADHD medications to address the treatment gap and lift the burden on patients. Patrice Dougan and Alan Perrott report on progress

The requirement for specialist GPs to obtain a Special Authority before prescribing restricted medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorde

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