Doctors in England told not to start new patients on ADHD drugs due to shortage

Charity ADHD UK says NHS's failure to act before would be devastating for those living with the condition

Doctors in England have been told not to prescribe ADHD drugs to new patients because of a national shortage, with charities warning the supply problems are devastating for those living with the condition.

According to a national patient safety alert from the Department of Health and Social Care, the shortages are down to a combination of manufacturing issues and an increased global demand, and could last until the end of the year.