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Darrin Bull: ADHD NZ Spokesperson on GPs being able to prescribe medication
News GPs can soon prescribe ADHD medication from the outset is being hailed as a community breakthrough.
From February, GPs can offer a patient stimulant medications without them needing a specialist recommendation first.
Specialist wait times vary across the country, but can surpass a year.
ADHD NZ spokesperson Darrin Bull New Zealand has a major underdiagnosis issue, with only 2.2% of the population diagnosed with ADHD, compared to the 4-5% overseas.
He says this change will give the community access to the help and support they need, and provide greater access to medication.
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