NHS Mid and South Essex has published an information page for patients regarding changes to GP prescribing of ADHD medication in mid and south Essex:
ADHD prescribingSome specialist medications are only safe for GPs to prescribe under a ‘Shared Care Agreement’ with a specialist provider. ADHD medications fall under this category.
ADHD prescribing, and the ongoing monitoring this type of medication requires, is not part of the core contract the NHS holds with GP practices. This is a core part of the requirements of ADHD specialist services.
Due to the ongoing pressure facing GP practices, some practices in mid and south Essex have chosen to withdraw from prescribing ADHD medications and providing the ongoing monitoring.
NHS Mid and South Essex recognises the importance of ensuring that patients remain able to receive uninterrupted access to ADHD medications where their GP is withdrawing from this service.
Where this has happened, NHS Mid and South Essex has put in place new arrangements to ensure NHS patients remain able to access ADHD medications safely and without interruption. For patients that privately funded their ADHD assessment, further information is available on the Patient Frequently Asked Questions.
Alongside the new arrangements that have been put in place, NHS Mid and South Essex is continuing to work with GP practices, specialist care providers, and other system partners to plan, redesign and improve the pathways of care in mid and south Essex so that patients are supported to access the care they need in a way that is safe, equitable, and sustainable.
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