Methylphenidate

BNF:
4.4
Status:
Amber
Decision Date:
None
 

Comments

See shared care guidelines for drugs used in the management of ADHD

First line drug choice

MHRA drug safety update - methylphenidate long-acting (modified-release) preparations: caution if switching between products due to differences in formulations. (Sep 2022)

Amber Drug Classifications

  • 1: Requiring specialist assessment to enable patient selection and initiation of treatment
  • 3: Requiring short or medium term specialist monitoring of toxicity

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