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Starting, stopping and restarting. Patterns of Methylphenidate Use over 14 years in a large public health system

2026-06-22

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<h4>Background</h4> Persistence with stimulant medication is poor in children and adolescents with ADHD, and the evidence base is derived predominantly from high-income countries. We describe methylphenidate utilisation patterns and predictors of 12-month retention across 14 years in a large South African public health service. <h4>Methods</h4> Retrospective cohort study using routine pharmacy data from the West...

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10.64898/2026.06.18.26355862
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