What do I do if I get side effects from my ADHD Medication?
When starting a new medication, it’s common to experience some side effects as your body adjusts to the treatment. These side effects can range from mild to severe and may vary depending on the type of medication and individual factors.Fortunately, many side effects typically resolve on their own within a few days as your body […]
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 is usually possible to prescribe an alternative either permanently or for a short period until the shortages resolve.However although there may be shortages in Pharmacies […]
Will you prompt me to order medicine and book appointments?
Yes, we always prompt you, both to book a medication review appointment and we also prompt you 10 days before your prescription runs out to ask you if you would like to order a new one.
I have my assessment coming up, will I need a separate Medication review appointment to get a Prescription?
No this is arranged during your appointment. Your first medication review will only occur once you have been on your medication for at least 3-4 weeks.
Do I still need a Medication review appointment if my GP is prescribing for me?
Yes. To continue prescribing ADHD medication, your GP must be confident that you remain under appropriate specialist supervision. If they do not receive ongoing confirmation of this, they are within their rights to stop issuing prescriptions. As a regulated service, it is also our responsibility to ensure your GP is kept updated—both when you attend […]
Will you prompt me to order medicine and book appointments?
Yes, we always prompt you, both to book a medication review appointment and we also prompt you 10 days before your prescription runs out to ask you if you would like to order a new one.
I have my assessment coming up, will I need a separate medication review appointment to get a prescription?
No this is arranged during your appointment. Your first medication review will only occur once you have been on your medication for at least 3-4 weeks.
My medicine will run out before my medication review appointment. What do I do?
We’ll always maintain your current treatment plan until you’ve been reviewed by your clinician. This means you can still request your medication, which we can issue as normal, or you may choose to wait until your upcoming review appointment. The decision is entirely up to you.
Medication Reviews at ADHD Direct explained
What is a Medication review appointment? All patients who take ADHD medication need to consult with a specialist for monitoring and we refer to this as a ‘medication review appointment’. The type of appointment is based on what you, feel you need. If starting medication, it’s best to budget for 2- 3 medication reviews for […]
Do all GPs agree to shared care?
NHS GPs are not obliged to enter a shared care arrangement with any private provider, regardless of the specialty. Unfortunately, this has become even more challenging in the last couple of years due to the rise in unregulated services, which has understandably made many practices more cautious. While many of our patients do achieve shared […]