ADHD medication shortages in Australia to continue

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that begins in early childhood and it's estimated that more than one million Australians now live with it.

It can be hard to get a diagnosis, but when you do there are several highly effective treatments available.

However, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has just released a notice that one of the most common medications for ADHD is now expected to be in short supply until the end of the year.

Guest: Professor David Coghill, President of the Australian ADHD Professionals Association
Producer: David Cook

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