UK firms exploit ADHD medication shortage to push unproven ‘smart’ supplements

Health bosses condemn irresponsible' targeting of people desperate for NHS help

Wellness firms are exploiting a national shortage of ADHD medication to push so-called smart supplements" as an alternative to prescribed drugs.

As patients struggle to get hold of medication - or face years-long waits for NHS assessments - companies are peddling unproved products as a natural" treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.