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Why are we seeing a rise in ADHD medication prescriptions?

According to a new report from the Irish Medical Journal, the prescription rate of ADHD medicatio...

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17.59 30 Sep 2026


Why are we seeing a rise in ADHD medication prescriptions?


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According to a new report from the Irish Medical Journal, the prescription rate of ADHD medication to over-16s in Ireland has increased by 211% over the past 10 years. So, why are we seeing this rise?

Joining Shane to discuss is GP and owner of ADHDdoc, Dr Sarah Carty...


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