ADHD Prescribing

Avon LMC recognises the growing number of ADHD diagnoses and the increasing demand for ADHD treatment. General practice often finds itself under pressure to prescribe ADHD medications, sometimes in the absence of appropriate specialist support or clear shared care arrangements.

This page provides Avon LMC’s guidance to support GPs in navigating ADHD prescribing safely, lawfully, and within their clinical competence.

All shared care prescribing (either within the NHS or with a private provider) is voluntary.

General practitioners should not initiate or continue prescribing ADHD medication without:

• A formal diagnosis from an appropriately qualified specialist
• A clear, agreed shared care protocol
• Ongoing specialist oversight and monitoring

Avon LMC would like to draw member’s attention to the BNSSG enhanced services for Specialist Medication Monitoring (which includes physical health monitoring for ADHD medications) and ADHD Annual Reviews for adults only.

Please find the supporting document as follows.