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Dexamfetamine sulfate - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Adults

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Status 1

Amber
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
CD
NICE
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Adult ADHD - to be diagnosed, initiated and stabilised on ADHD medication by a SABP specialist before shared-care can be requested.

See PAD entry for current shared care document "CNS stimulants in ADHD shared care - May 2016"

Patients transitioning from children's services can continue to be managed under existing arrangements

General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

Documentation

Guidelines (National)
NICE NG87 ADHD-diagnosis-and-management
Shared Care
CNS Stimulants in ADHD - Amber Shared Care - May 2016
Information
Adult ADHD - Shared Care FAQ - Sep 2014
Information
Adult ADHD - Referral Pathway for SABP - Feb 2013

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Dexamfetamine sulfate
Indication :
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Adults
Group Name :
Keywords :
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, shared care
Brand Names Include :
Dexedrine
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
4

Committee Recommendations (1)

04 May 16 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
The PCN agreed the Amber Shared Care document below

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