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Private ADHD Prescriptions Surge Amid NHS Wait Times

12/23/2025

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Private clinics in Northern Ireland issued 4,000 ADHD prescriptions in 2024, up from six in 2019.
Keith Lawrence is among patients turning private services to bypass NHS wait times up to ten years.
The NHS prescribes more ADHD medication overall, with 89,128 prescriptions in 2024.
Dr. Frances O'Hagan of the British Medical Association warned about the quality of private ADHD assessments.

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Private clinics in Northern Ireland issued 4,000 ADHD prescriptions in 2024, up from six in 2019.
Keith Lawrence is among patients turning private services to bypass NHS wait times up to ten years.
The NHS prescribes more ADHD medication overall, with 89,128 prescriptions in 2024.
Dr. Frances O'Hagan of the British Medical Association warned about the quality of private ADHD assessments.