Archive for ADHD Medication Treatment
Nascar and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsNascar driver Jeremy Mayfield has shared that he has ADHD, and takes the medication Adderall for it.
This disclosure has come in a ’roundabout’ way. This relates to the reports that Mr. Mayfield was suspended from driving due to finding amphetamines in his urine during a random urine drug screen. Mr. Mayfield has explained that he takes Adderall medication for ADHD, as well as Claritin D. This issue is before the courts. You can read the news updates here.
Who Needs ADHD Medication?
Posted by: | CommentsLet’s face it - medication treatment for ADD and ADHD is controversial.
It is often a really big decision about whether to start a medication or not.
One of the first questions is this:
Who even needs to take these medicines?
Another way to think about this is:
What is the rational for ADHD medication treatment?
Price of ADHD Medication: A Concerning Trend
Posted by: | CommentsAs the economy’s downturn is affecting businesses and families alike - it seems that Big Pharma has a plan to keep themselves thriving in this economy.
Quite simply: Raise prices.
A news report shares that Big Pharma are raising their prices to improve their income. Included in the example is Eli Lilly’s Strattera - a non-stimulant medication for ADHD.
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!).
Generic Adderall XR in the US
Posted by: | CommentsAs of April 3, 2009, generic Adderall XR is available in the United States. It is being made by Teva Pharmaceuticals. (You can review a news report about this here.)
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.
ADHD Medication: Strattera Funded in New Zealand
Posted by: | CommentsIt has just been reported that PHARMAC will be funding Strattera in New Zealand.
Strattera is also known as Atomoxetine - and is a non-stimulant for the treatment of ADHD.
Pharmac funding of Strattera will be `second line`, meaning that they will fund it if both of the stimulant medicines (i.e. ritalin and dexedrine) are not effective for ADHD for the individual, or cause significant side effects.
Strattera Price Change In Canada
Posted by: | CommentsEli Lilly, the maker of Strattera in Canada, has announced that it is implementing a price change for Strattera in Canada.
Previously, all doses of Strattera cost: $3.98 CDN per capsule, irrespective of the dosage. This pricing model is called ‘flat pricing’. Strattera comes in the following strengths: 10 mg, 18 mg, 25 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg.
Vyvanse in Canada
Posted by: | CommentsUpdate March 4, 2009:
Health Canada has published on their website that they have issued a ‘Notice of Compliance’ for Vyvanse in Canada, effective February 19, 2009. You can see their update here (scroll down about 2/3rds of the way). Health Canada has approved 2 strengths of the medication - 30 mg and 50 mg.
Equasym - Shire Enters ADHD Europe
Posted by: | CommentsShire is the company that brought Adderall, Adderall XR, Vyvanse & Daytrana to market. Although the head office is based in the UK, they do not have any ADHD products in the European Community.
