ADHD
Fourfold jump in ADHD meds poisonings: study
“Just one double dose of clonidine can put a child in hospital”, research warns, as poisonings linked to ADHD medications surge Data from the NSW Poisons Information Centre (NSW PIC) …
TGA dismisses Vyvanse concerns
Investigation into potential lack of effectiveness, quality and safety of Vyvanse finds no issues of concern Social media commentary questioning the effectiveness and safety of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) are unfounded, …
ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADHD is a common condition that can have significant negative impacts when it is not recognised and treated, so it is important for health practitioners to be aware of how …
Guild backs domestic manufacturing
Proactive steps, including ramping up domestic manufacturing capabilities, need to be taken to sure up Australia’s medicines supply chain, the Guild says Medicines shortages are causing “significant distress” for patients, …
New prescribing guidelines for the management of ADHD
In order to provide professional advice and support to patients managing their attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pharmacists need to understand mechanism of action of pharmacological treatments, and potential for …
‘Like everyone else, it’s been problematic’
Pharmacists are “moving heaven and earth” to find stock of ADHD medications that are in short supply, with some children missing out as the school year begins Shortages of Concerta …
Another ADHD meds shortage
The TGA has warned of shortages of Concerta and Methylphenidate-Teva XR modified-release methylphenidate hydrochloride tablet products The Therapeutic Goods Administration says that Janssen-Cilag has notified it about current expected shortages …
Script relief for Tasmanians – especially those with ADHD
A “source of frustration” for pharmacists and patients is being addressed with an amendment to the state Poisons Act The Tasmanian government is amending the Poisons Act 1971 to allow …
‘This is an emergency in our community’
Greens Senator asks about the status of ADHD medicine, and slams government over extended expected shortage At last week’s (15 February 2024) Senate Estimates hearings, Greens Senator Jordan Steele-John outlined …
Recommendations could help pharmacists support ADHD patients: SHPA
Uniform rules to improve access to ADHD medicines, recommended by the federal government’s ADHD report, would free up time for pharmacists to do “clinically meaningful work,” says one contributor The …
‘You basically feel like a criminal’
People with ADHD have shared stories of feeling stigmatised by pharmacists and other health professionals when trying to access treatment Upskilling health professionals and working on “outdated” information and attitudes …
Pharmacy and neurodivergence: how pharmacists are underutilised
When they see a gap where pharmacy skills are missing, pharmacists should “absolutely go for it” and follow their passions, one pharmacist says Yvette Anderson, clinical accredited pharmacist in Bendigo, …