Archive for ADHD in Canada
Vyvanse in Canadian Pharmacies
Posted by: | CommentsFebruary 14, 2010
Vyvanse was launched in Canada officially on February 1st, 2010. Even though it was officially launched, there have been some issues with the ability of pharmacies to get Vyvanse on their shelves.
Vyvanse in Canada
Posted by: | CommentsUpdated February 1, 2010:
Vyvanse has been officially launched in Canada as of today.
This means that it is available in pharmacies (though if you are the first person to take a prescription to your pharmacy, they may have to order it in and it may take a day or two…).
Generic Concerta in Canada
Posted by: | CommentsConcerta is a long acting preparation of Methylphenidate. It was launched in the US in 2000, and in Canada in approximately 2004.
Adult ADHD Resources in Toronto
Posted by: | CommentsI recently spoke at a conference in Toronto for professionals who deal with ADD/ADHD, and who wanted to learn more about working with Adults with ADHD.
One of the participants suggested that it would be helpful to have a spot for people to share their contact info and what they do.
I would be very happy to help to facilitate that with this blog post.
My invitation – if you provide an ADD/ADHD resource in the Great Toronto Area, please enter a comment below – with your contact information. I recommend a website or phone number. (If you post your email address, there’s a chance that someone could come to this site and ‘harvest it’, meaning start to spam you! NB You do have to enter your email to post a comment, but that doesn’t show up on the site)
ADHD Lecture in Georgetown, Ontario
Posted by: | CommentsI’m pleased to announce that I will be doing a live lecture on ADD and ADHD in Georgetown, Ontario, on May 7th, 2009.
The title is: Attention Difference Disorder ™: How to Turn Differences into Strengths – ADHD in Kids, Teens and Adults
7 Steps To Succeed With ADHD – Seminar
Posted by: | CommentsI am pleased to announce that I will be speaking live in Toronto on May 28th, 2009, for Leading Edge Seminars.
This seminar is aimed to teach educators, therapists and other health care professionals about ADD and ADHD. While the level of content will be aimed to professionals, I know that many parents could benefit from this as well (and I’m pleased to say that I know of at least one mother from my medical practice who will be attending!).
Concerta and Adderall Covered in Ontario
Posted by: | CommentsI’m pleased to inform you that as of April 1, 2009, Concerta and Adderall XR will be covered under the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program.
This is a huge improvement for people who were previously not able to get coverage for these newer medications.
Adderall XR Price Change In Canada
Posted by: | CommentsThe Patented Medicine Prices Review Board has reviewed the pricing of Adderall XR in Canada, and changes have taken effect as a result of their decision.
Adderall XR on Ontario Drug Benefit
Posted by: | CommentsAs of today, October 29, 2008, Adderall XR will now be covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit card – by special application only.
If you are covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit Card (ODB), your doctor can fill out a Section 8 application to get coverage for Adderall XR for you. The section 8 process already applies to Concerta and Strattera, and I’m happy to see that it will now apply to Adderall XR.
CADDAC – Canadian ADHD Advocacy
Posted by: | CommentsThis week, the Centre for ADD/ADHD Advocacy Canada is promoting an awareness campaign for ADD and ADHD in Canada.
The goal is to increase awareness of ADD and ADHD in Canada, and help to advocate for appropriate services.
