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ADHD prescribing in primary care: what GPs need to know

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Dr. Paul Ridley, BMedSc, MBChB
5 May 2026
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ADHD prescribing in primary care: what GPs need to know

Rising ADHD referrals means more GPs managing shared-care stimulant prescribing. This week's article is a GP guide to shared-care monitoring, red flags and drug interactions, with a free downloadable cheat sheet.

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