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New Zealand Empowers GPs to Prescribe ADHD Meds, Urges Equity

7/3/2025

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Starting February 2026, New Zealand will empower trained GPs and nurse practitioners to prescribe ADHD medication, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment access. Yet, critical support gaps persist, especially for Maori and women. Experts urge a holistic strategy to tackle systemic inequities and deepen the understanding of ADHD for all communities.

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Story summary

Starting February 2026, New Zealand will empower trained GPs and nurse practitioners to prescribe ADHD medication, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment access. Yet, critical support gaps persist, especially for Maori and women. Experts urge a holistic strategy to tackle systemic inequities and deepen the understanding of ADHD for all communities.