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Do you need a cardiovascular assessment before starting medication?

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For medication commencement, changes and titration we need a BP, Pulse and Weight for an adult (and BP, Pulse, weight and height for a child)

An ECG is not indicated prior to starting or whilst taking any of the ADHD medications unless you have a significant family history suggesting a Potential underlying cardiac condition, this would be:

  • history of congenital heart disease or previous cardiac surgery
  • history of sudden death in a first-degree relative under 40 years suggesting a
  • cardiac disease
  • shortness of breath on exertion compared with peers
  • fainting on exertion or in response to fright or noise
  • palpitations that are rapid, regular and start and stop suddenly (fleeting
  • occasional bumps are usually ectopic and do not need investigation)
  • chest pain suggesting cardiac origin
  • signs of heart failure
  • a murmur heard on cardiac examination

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Patient Responsibilties

A prescription will be sent to you only after we receive both your payment and the completed form. It is your responsibility to arrange this.

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ADHD Direct Responsibilities

Your prescription will only be sent once payment is received. If payment is not made during the request via JotForm, the prescription will not be written. Your clinician will advise

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Patient Responsibilties

A prescription will be sent to you only after we receive both your payment and the completed form. It is your responsibility to arrange this. Your clinician will inform you

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PPG Explained

ADHD Direct Collaborates with PPG Group.  ADHD Direct partners with the Private Pharmacy Group (PPG), specialists in dispensing ADHD medications. PPG will handle the supply and delivery of all medications

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Are there still Medication shortages?

This is inevitable unfortunately but also thankfully intermittent.There have always been shortages of medications for all specialities and ADHD medicines are not immune to this. If a shortage occurs it

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Do all GPs agree to shared care?

No. NHS General Practitioners are under no obligation to ‘share care’ with any Private providers, regardless of the speciality and this situation has unfortunately worsened due to the number of

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What is shared care?

This is where your GP agrees to issue the prescription through the NHS so there is no cost All NHS and regulated private services should follow NICE guidelines – and

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Do you assess pre school children?

The assessment and diagnosis of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) typically occur during school-age years The Diagnostic criteria used by all Clinicians for ADHD are designed for school-aged children rather than earlier

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Clinic Closed - 09/10/2024

Please note that our clinic will be closed on October 9th, 2024, for an Away Day.

During this day, we will focus on developing our services to continue providing high-quality care.

Thank you for choosing ADHD Direct.