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Draft Australian Guidelines on ADHD

The draft RACP Australian Guidelines on Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder are yet to be considered for approval by the Council of NHMRC due to an ongoing US investigation into alleged conflicts of interest by a leading ADHD researcher.

• » NHMRC statement: NHMRC consideration of RACP's draft ADHD guielines deferred pending outcome of USA investigation
• » Media release: Draft ADHD Guidelines released (30 Nov 09)
• » Background on the ADHD Guidelines

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• » Download the draft guideline
• » Additional information on the treatment of ADHD

Download the draft guideline and literature review

• » LATEST DRAFT 2009 Australian Guidelines on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (PDF, 4.6MB)
• » LATEST DRAFT Australian Guidelines on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Systematic Review (PDF, 1.7MB)
• » LATEST DRAFT Australian Guidelines on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Appendices (PDF, 914KB)

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Additional information on the treatment of ADHD

In order to assist health practitioners and public with information on ADHD, we have established this portal containing useful information and links from a number of respected national and international bodies. This information includes the latest draft RACP Australian Guidelines on Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (which are yet to be considered for approval by the Council of NHMRC).

For health care professionals

National Prescribing Service resources on use of ADHD medication

• » www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/drugs_and_therapeutic_topics/ attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder_adhd,_drugs_for

Detailed information for health practitioners on four ADHD medications approved for use in Australia, including PBS authority requirements, dosing issues, safety issues and patient information.

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Position Statement on ADHD

• » www.ranzcp.org/images/stories/ranzcp-attachments/Resources/College_Statements/ Position_Statements/ps55.pdf

This three page position statement on ADHD from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists includes a definition of ADHD and recommendations for diagnosis and treatments. Information provided is equally valuable for health practitioners and consumers.

UK NHS National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence ADHD Guideline

• » guidance.nice.org.uk/CG72

The UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence ADHD guideline provides valuable information and advice for health practitioners and consumers on the care, treatment and support that children, young people and adults with ADHD should be offered and how families and carers can support people with ADHD. It does not specifically look at treatment of children younger than 3 years. Information is aimed at health practitioners and consumers.

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For consumers

Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) search

• » www.nps.org.au/search_by_medicine_name

This tool helps consumers find all available consumer medicines information about prescription and pharmacist-only medicines. The information is presented in a leaflet and includes a description of the product and headings such as how to take your medicines and side effects.

Medicines Talk

• » www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/medicines_talk

Medicines talk is a free quarterly newsletter written for consumers by consumers. It provides reliable and accurate information and useful hints for managing medicines.

Medicines Update

• » www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/medicine_update

Medicines update is designed to inform consumers about new medicines and new PBS listings.  Each issue provides an independent assessment of current information and research about a different medicine.

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