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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Shanti Das

UK firms exploit ADHD medication shortage to push unproven ‘smart’ supplements

Some of the web adverts for ‘natural supplements’ for ADHD.
Some of the web adverts for ‘natural supplements’ for ADHD. Illustration: Alex McFadyen/The Observer

Wellness firms are exploiting a national shortage of ADHD medication to push so-called “smart supplements” as an alternative to prescribed drugs.

As patients struggle to get hold of medication – or face years-long waits for NHS assessments – companies are peddling unproved products as a “natural” treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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