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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Doctors in England told not to start new patients on ADHD drugs due to shortage

Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate is one of the medications affected by the shortage. Photograph: Bill Truran/Alamy

Doctors in England have been told not to prescribe ADHD drugs to new patients because of a national shortage, as charities warn that the supply problems are devastating for people living with the condition.

A national patient safety alert from the Department of Health and Social Care said the shortages were down to a combination of manufacturing issues and increased global demand, and could last until the end of the year.

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