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Patients reimbursed for ADHD medication quadruples in 10 years, says new research
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Patients reimbursed for ADHD medication quadruples in 10 years, says new research

The number of people receiving ADHD medication in Ireland has shot up dramatically over the past decade, with prescriptions quadrupling from 2015 to 2024. The biggest increase is seen in those aged 16 to 34, and interestingly, female patients are catching up with males. This rise is linked to greater awareness that ADHD affects adults, not just children, and a new public service launched in 2021 has been overwhelmed by demand. So: while the data only covers public reimbursements, the real numbers might be even higher as private prescriptions are not included.
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