Medication options
The ADHD Nurse will help you explore and understand the different medication options to help with your ADHD. Ensuring you reach the right decision for you and your needs.
In the UK there are 5 types of medicine licensed for the treatment of ADHD.
- Methylphenidate
- Lisdexamfetamine
- Dexamfetamine
- Atomoxetine
- Guanfacine
While the medications are not a cure for ADHD, they have been proven to help people with the condition, improving their ability to concentrate, control their impulses and feel overall calmer.
It can feel daunting, the thought of being on medication but our clinicians, will talk you through the medication thoroughly, making sure you are fully comfortable with the decision to proceed with treatment.
Wanting to start medication after receiving a formal diagnosis by The ADHD Nurse?
Our Titration package has been designed to included all titration appointments, so that our patients can have a clear & structured titration period with no hidden costs.
Fee £700(includes 5 appointments)
- Initial treatment planning appointment (45 mins) – face to face or virtual
- 3 x phone appointments throughout titration to review & adjust your treatment plan.
- Direct communication with your prescriber between appointments
- Final appointment to review overall response to treatment & discuss next steps (45 mins)
- Letters provided to your GP and other appropriate healthcare professionals
If you have any queries regarding our titration package please get in touch.
Prescriptions
Cost of medication is charged by the pharmacy & can vary from £60-£120 for a 30 day prescription depending on brand/dose prescribed (this includes the pharmacy’s delivery charge)
*Please note prescriptions requests outside of follow-up/titration appointments will occur an additional fee of £25
Non-Medication support
Our non-medication support sessions are designed to meet your unique needs. The sessions are delivered by our clinical specialist nurses who have a wealth of knowledge & experience around all aspects of ADHD
Post diagnostic support package
Fee: £600
Session 1: Understanding ADHD & how ADHD impacts you
Session 2: Sessions are tailored to meet your post-diagnostic needs
Session 3: Sessions are tailored to meet your post-diagnostic needs
Session 4: Sessions are tailored to meet your post-diagnostic needs
Examples of common topics that we cover in these sessions:
- What is ADHD?
- Benefits of nutrition, exercise & hydration in ADHD
- Time management & organisations skills for ADHD
- Sleep difficulties in ADHD
- Hormones & ADHD
- Parenting & ADHD
- Study techniques for ADHD
- Reducing feelings of overwhelm in ADHD
- ADHD & relationships
- Challenges within the workplace
- Finding the right employment when you have ADHD
Following each session you will be provided with relevant resources & a clear plan of action for you to implement any strategies.
One off ADHD support & educational sessions
Fee: £200 (1 hour)
Medication isn’t always an option for everyone and some people prefer to try other options in the first instance including CBT or post diagnostic support sessions. This is something very personalised to the individual and would be discussed at length with The ADHD Nurse to establish what would be most suited to meet your needs:
For example:
 Education around ADHD |
Improving general wellbeing |
| Goal setting |
Managing emotions |
| Problem solving |
Improving sleep |
| Coping strategies |
Improving self-esteem |
| Life style changes |
Accountability |
NHS referral & shared care agreements
The long waiting lists for an assessment with the NHS is the reason that many people choose to seek out a private practice, however, once they receive a diagnosis and choose medication as a form of treatment this can become an expense if accessed privately.
That is why The ADHD Nurse will refer you back to your GP at the NHS with a Diagnostic Report. This report is in line with NHS NICE guidelines which support the acceptance of your diagnosis within the NHS. We advise you discuss shared care with you GP in advance, to ensure they are happy to provide this service.
Please be mindful that not all GP surgeries will accept shared care with private providers and you may need to continue paying for private prescriptions on a monthly basis for the future.
How treatment has benefited real people.
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