Introduction

This guide offers practical strategies to help ADHD students manage their stimulant prescriptions. While the focus is on stimulants, these tips apply to any controlled drug prescription. All strategies are based on my personal experience (William Owen). Your results may vary depending on your healthcare provider's policies.

Essential Information to Know

Stimulants

• Which stimulants are you prescribed?
• What's your current dosage?

Stimulant Classification

• Research your prescribed stimulant.
• Is it methylphenidate or dexamfetamine-based?
• Is it extended-release (XR) or immediate-release (IR)?
• Is it a brand-name or generic medication?

Healthcare Providers

• Are you on a private prescription or NHS prescription?
• Do you have a shared care agreement?
• For private prescriptions: What's your private doctor's email address?
• For NHS prescriptions: What's your GP surgery's email address?
• For shared care agreements: What are your private doctor's and GP surgery's email addresses?

NHS and Private Prescriptions: Timing Your Prescription Changes