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ADHD Prescriptions for Over-16s in Ireland Jump More Than 200% in a Decade

ADHD Prescriptions for Over-16s in Ireland Jump More Than 200% in a Decade

New data indicate that prescriptions for ADHD medication among people over 16 in Ireland have risen by more than 200% over the past decade. The surge is fueling discussion about diagnosis trends, service capacity, and treatment access.

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Prescriptions of ADHD medication for over-16s up by more than 200% in a decade