ADHD Medication Prescribing Policy

We understand that accessing appropriate support for ADHD can be challenging, and we want to make sure our patients are clear on our practice policy regarding prescribing and shared care agreements.

Shared Care Agreements with NHS Services:

Our practice is able to enter into shared care agreements with NHS providers, including those accessed through the Right to Choose pathway (see below for the requirements that must be met in order to allow us do this).

Private Providers:

We will only take on shared care agreements from private providers if they are also listed as an approved Right to Choose provider. If a private provider is not on this list, we are unable to accept shared care arrangements with them.

Why is This the Case?

Shared care arrangements rely on close collaboration and clear responsibilities between NHS primary care (your GP) and specialist services. To ensure your safety, any provider we share care with must meet the same clinical standards, communication protocols, and follow-up requirements as NHS services.  Unfortunately, not all private providers meet these standards.

Prescribing Requirements:

We are only able to take on and continue prescribing ADHD medication if both the patient and their specialist follow their responsibilities within the shared care agreement. This includes:

• Specialist must provide the initial prescriptions and reviews until the medication dose is fully stabilised
• At least yearly reviews with the specialist.
• Regular physical health checks (such as blood pressure, pulse, and BMI monitoring).

If these responsibilities are not met, we will no longer be able to continue prescribing ADHD medication at the practice as these steps are essential to ensure safe and effective treatment.