Dispensing of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder medications for adults in Aotearoa New Zealand

CONCLUSION: Medication treatment for adult ADHD is increasing in Aotearoa New Zealand and includes treatment for persisting childhood ADHD and new diagnoses made in adulthood. Despite increases, dispensing rates for ADHD remain lower than prevalence estimates, suggesting a significant treatment gap. Addressing the treatment gap for ADHD may reduce negative effects of ADHD, but wider social influences should also be considered.PMID:38696829 | DOI:10.26635/6965.6392
Source: New Zealand Medical Journal - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research