MTW NHS Trust West Kent CCG

Drug Status Key

  • Preferred
  • Second Line
  • Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Hospital Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Drug Safety Update

September 2022: Methylphenidate long-acting (modified-release) preparations: caution if switching between products due to differences in formulations

January 2012: Atomoxetine (Stratteraâ–¼): increases in blood pressure and heart rate

 January 2010: Methylphenidate: new patient information

March 2009: Methylphenidate: safe and effective use to treat ADHD

 March 2009: Atomoxetine risk of psychotic or manic symptoms in children and adolescents 

NICE Guidance (see also drug-specific links below)

NG87: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management, March 2018 (updated September 2019)

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30 tablet £7.99
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30 tablet (3 x 10 tablets) £9.90
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30 tablet (3 x 10 tablets) £23.93
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30 tablet £31.19
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30 tablet £36.81
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30 tablet £42.45
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30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules) £25.00
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30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules) £30.00
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30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules) £35.00
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30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules) £24.04
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30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules) £24.04
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30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules) £28.86
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30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules) £33.66
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30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules) £57.72
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30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules) £62.52
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30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules) £67.32
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28 capsule £59.05
7 capsule
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28 capsule £58.67
7 capsule
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28 capsule £58.55
7 capsule
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28 capsule £57.21
7 capsule
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28 capsule £62.03
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28 capsule £77.18
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28 capsule £75.04
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100 capsule
28 capsule £54.62
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100 capsule
28 capsule £58.24
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100 capsule
28 capsule £62.82
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100 capsule
28 capsule £68.60
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100 capsule
28 capsule £75.18
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100 capsule
28 capsule £83.16

Dexamfetamine - consider using in those patients who have responded to lisdexamfetamine but cannot tolerate the longer effect profile

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28 tablet £21.24
30 tablet

Guanfacine (Intuniv) for use in children for whom stimulants are not suitable, not tolerated or ineffective

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28 tablet (4 x 7 tablets) £56.00
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28 tablet (4 x 7 tablets) £58.52
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28 tablet (4 x 7 tablets) £65.52
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28 tablet (4 x 7 tablets) £76.16