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What’s behind the surge in ADHD prescriptions in Ireland?

ADHD prescriptions have seen an 87 per cent surge in the last five years as a ‘tsunami’ of d...

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08.00 28 Feb 2025


What’s behind the surge in ADHD prescriptions in Ireland?


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ADHD prescriptions have seen an 87 per cent surge in the last five years as a ‘tsunami’ of demand is overwhelming services, according to the HSE. 

Speaking Ciara this morning was Dr Patricia Byrne, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. 


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