Australia’s Stats For ADHD Med Prescriptions Just Got Released Prepare To Feel V Validated

The number of prescriptions issued for ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) has more than doubled over the last decade in Australia. Unsurprisingly, the biggest year-on-year jump in medication prescriptions came after the first year of lockdowns from 2020-21. From 2013-2021, the total number of Aussies prescribed either Dexamphetamine or Methylphenidate (more commonly known as Ritalin) grew from approximately 500,000 to over 1,000,000 as per The Age. Of the two medications, Ritalin made up more than half of the total prescriptions with 633,659 in 2021. Dexamphetamine accounted for 441,201. The data was produced by the federal government’s Department of Health and Aged Care. Since the data was made public, medical professionals have been quick to point out that not everyone diagnosed with ADHD is subsequently medicated. “Not everybody needs medication, even though it has high efficacy,” Dr Karuppiah Jagadheesan

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