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ADHD medication

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Ritalin is often first choice for ADHD – but a new Australian guide says there’s no one-size-fits-all

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The Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) introduced the first -ever ADHD prescribing guide on Tuesday .

The guide offers clear and consistent information on starting, adjusting and discontinuing ADHD medication across different age groups and settings.

The need for better education among health professionals was highlighted in the Senate inquiry investigating support for Australians with ADHD.

Prosser says inconsistency in prescription practices has been a consistent challenge, with particular disparities between socioeconomic groups, and urban and regional areas. “Initially, medication was prescribed primarily by psychiatrists, but over time this has expanded to GPs. This guide will be helpful for this workforce to consistently get the right treatment to the right people with the right mix of medical and non-medical treatment,” Prosser says.

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