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There is a current national shortage of medication to treat ADHD symptoms. This is due both to manufacturing problems and an increased global demand.

Our service offers private ADHD titration instead of waiting for NHS funding via Right to Choose. Our assessment fees include the cost of a single prescription.

Titration

A highly experienced psychiatrist consultant will conduct a thorough assessment of your ADHD. This will include an examination of your medical history as well as an assessment using the standard ADHD rating scales and questionnaires.

After your examination, you will be informed if medication would be beneficial for your specific situation. The discussion will take place at your follow-up appointment (which may be scheduled in person, via video link or by phone). Your clinician will discuss the various options for medications available. If you decide to begin medication, we can help you the opportunity to increase your dosage to ensure the best balance of benefits and side effects for you.

This process can take several weeks, and it involves gradually altering your child’s medication until the right balance is achieved. It's not uncommon to have to titrate several times before determining the most effective one for your child's ADHD symptoms. It is important that parents take part in the titration and be on the lookout for their child's behavior so they can let the doctors know if the medication is helping or causing adverse reactions.

If you decide to return to NHS treatment, you will receive an individual prescription for your medication. You will have to pay at the pharmacy. This is not included in the consultation cost. You must attend six monthly appointments to monitor your medication. This includes blood pressure and pulse readings. Annual reviews are also required.

Follow-up appointments

Once the evaluation has been completed you will be able to schedule follow-up appointments with your psychiatrist, if appropriate. Usually the appointment will take place through a video call using zoom, although in certain cases it is possible to have an audio-only consultation (again at an additional cost).

At this point we will discuss any treatment options and agree upon a bespoke individualised ADHD medication titration plan. This will include an assessment of your medication dosage as well as an examination of any side effects you might be experiencing. The cost for these titration appointments is PS150 for face-to-face sessions and PS60 for online or phone video consultations. The pharmacy will charge you for any cost of medication.

The psychiatrist will also ask you about your family history and the impact your ADHD symptoms impact your life, including any relationship issues you might be having or other mental health problems that you may be experiencing. This is because ADHD is a genetic disorder and it is important to look into any family history that might suggest that you are at risk of developing the disorder.

During the assessment, it is essential that you are truthful and open with the doctor, as they will be using the information you provide to determine whether you are able to meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. This is a crucial step, as the wrong diagnosis can result in a prescription for medication that is not appropriate.

If you've decided you'd like to be treated for your ADHD, we will then set up a follow-up appointment with one of our psychiatrists that specialize in this field. This can be done in the wake of your diagnosis if you are eager to begin treatment immediately or within two weeks if prefer to take time to think about the implications of your diagnosis and the options that are available to you.

We recommend that if you are unsure about your preferences, you speak with your GP prior to booking your private assessment. Some providers have different policies regarding whether or not they require a GP letter. We also suggest to check if your GP accepts a 'Shared Care Agreement', which means that once you are discharged from the clinic you will be returned to them for the medication prescription.

Medication

Medication is an integral aspect of the treatment process for many people who are seeking an official ADHD diagnosis. It isn't always easy to obtain prescriptions from psychiatrists on the NHS. NHS waiting lists are notoriously long and GPs may be reluctant to refer patients to specialist services.

One method to avoid this is to ask your GP to refer you to Right to Choose (see psychiatry-uk and ADHD 360). You can pick a provider that offers an assessment on your own and the titration. This will help you reduce time and be more convenient, particularly when you are on a tight work schedule.

If you are diagnosed, your doctor will assess you to determine if need medication adjustment. You will be asked to fill out forms that vary by provider but the main ones are self-report questionnaires as well as medical histories from childhood to adulthood. These forms will assist your doctor to determine if there are any reasons that suggest you shouldn't be taking ADHD medication, even in the event that they've been prescribed.

If you are being titrated on medication, it will typically include a mix of stimulants and non-stimulant drugs. They will be carefully tested and monitored to determine the most suitable combination for you, taking into account any existing conditions you have. The titration procedure can be a lengthy process and may require multiple appointments before you are stable.

Depending on the kind of medication you're taking, follow-up appointments can be scheduled either monthly or quarterly. Your physician will make sure that you are stable with the medication, document any side effects that you've experienced, and make any necessary adjustments to ensure you remain on a safe dosage. You will be required to go to an annual review and a routine health exam that includes blood pressure, pulse, and weight measurements.

For some it could be that they are content with their medication and don't require a further discussion about their titration. However, for those who require further discussion about their titration and treatment plans, it is possible that they will be referred back to the private clinic that conducted their initial assessment. In this instance the titration is included in the consultation fee. The medication will be given via the private prescription. This could cost more than an NHS prescription since the pharmacy will charge for the medication.