Prevalence Trends and Patterns of Perinatal ADHD Stimulant Medication Use in British Columbia, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Given the increase in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses and stimulant medication use among female adults, this study describes the prevalence trends of perinatal ADHD stimulant medication use in British Columbia, Canada, along with characteristics and patterns of use.

Methods

Using linked population-based administrative data, we included all pregnant people with deliveries between January 2000 and December 2021. ADHD stimulant medication use was defined as filled prescriptions for dextro-/amphetamine, methylphenidate, or lisdexamfetamine. Prevalence trends were examined by medication type and age group. Characteristics were compared between those with and without prenatal stimulant medication dispensations. Patterns of use and discontinuation

SUBMITTER: Nitchske A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931092 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature