Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnoses and prescriptions in UK primary care, 2000-2018: population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rates of diagnosed attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be increasing in the UK.

Aims

Estimate incidence and prevalence of ADHD diagnoses and ADHD prescriptions in UK adults and children in primary care.

Method

We conducted a cohort study using IQVIA Medical Research Data, a UK primary care database. Rates of ADHD diagnoses and ADHD prescriptions were calculated between 2000 and 2018 for individuals aged 3-99 years, analysed by age, gender, social deprivation status and calendar year.

Results

Of 7 655 931 individuals, 35 877 (0.5%) had ADHD diagnoses; 18 518 (0.2%) received ADHD medication prescriptions. Diagnoses and prescription rates were greater in men versus women, children versus adults, and deprivation status (nearly double in m

SUBMITTER: McKechnie DGJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10375867 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature