Number of adults prescribed ADHD medication rises by a quarter

The number of adults in England prescribed medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has risen by almost a quarter in the past year, NHS Business Services Authority Digital (NHS BSA) data show. According to data published by NHS BSA on 24 July 2025, 190,000 adults were prescribed central nervous system (CNS) stimulants and drugs for […]

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Pharmaceutical journal/˜The œpharmaceutical journal
Published
2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1211/pj.2025.1.365962
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Number of adults prescribed ADHD medication rises by a quarter

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Number of adults prescribed ADHD medication rises by a quarter

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Abstract

The number of adults in England prescribed medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has risen by almost a quarter in the past year, NHS Business Services Authority Digital (NHS BSA) data show. According to data published by NHS BSA on 24 July 2025, 190,000 adults were prescribed central nervous system (CNS) stimulants and drugs for […]

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