Prescription Information
Once a diagnosis of ADHD has been made it is likely that Dr Mason will recommend medication. Initially the medication will be issued by Dr Mason as a private prescription, and when you are on a stable dose he will ask your GP to take over the prescribing under what is known as a “Shared Care Agreement”.
A private prescription is different to an NHS prescription, as the usual prescription charge does not apply and the patient pays for the cost of the drug at the pharmacy, plus a fee that the pharmacist will add on. The cost of the drugs used to treat ADHD is variable, and depends on the drug prescribed and the daily dose.
Drug
Methylphenidate
Concerta XL
Lisdexamfetamine
Atomoxetine
Daily Dose
5mg – 100mg
18mg – 108mg
30mg – 70mg
40mg – 100mg
Monthly Cost*
£3.03 – £50.60
£31.19 – £127.35
£58.40 – £86.16
£53.90 – £72.51
* Costs from British National Formulary (April 2024).
Dr Peter Mason ADHD & Psychiatry Services does not charge for issuing private prescriptions providing you are under regular review at the clinic. Prescriptions can only be issued if you are seen at least every 6 months.
Occasionally a GP may refuse to enter into a “Shared Care Agreement” and not take over the prescribing of your ADHD medication. This may be due to unfamiliarity with the drugs used or a position taken by the practice not to recognise recommendations from a private provider. Dr Mason is happy to offer any guidance, training or reassurance that GPs may need to enable them to prescribe.
Prescription Information
Once a diagnosis of ADHD has been made it is likely that Dr Mason will recommend medication. Initially the medication will be issued by Dr Mason as a private prescription, and when you are on a stable dose he will ask your GP to take over the prescribing under what is known as a “Shared Care Agreement”.
A private prescription is different to an NHS prescription, as the usual prescription charge does not apply and the patient pays for the cost of the drug at the pharmacy, plus a fee that the pharmacist will add on. The cost of the drugs used to treat ADHD is variable, and depends on the drug prescribed and the daily dose.
Drug
Methylphenidate
Concerta XL
Lisdexamfetamine
Atomoxetine
Daily Dose
5mg – 100mg
18mg – 108mg
30mg – 70mg
40mg – 100mg
Monthly Cost*
£3.03 – £50.60
£31.19 – £127.35
£58.40 – £86.16
£53.90 – £72.51
* Costs from British National Formulary (April 2024).
Dr Peter Mason ADHD & Psychiatry Services does not charge for issuing private prescriptions providing you are under regular review at the clinic. Prescriptions can only be issued if you are seen at least every 6 month.
Occasionally a GP may refuse to enter into a “Shared Care Agreement” and not take over the prescribing of your ADHD medication. This may be due to unfamiliarity with the drugs used or a position taken by the practice not to recognise recommendations from a private provider. Dr Mason is happy to offer any guidance, training or reassurance that GPs may need to enable them to prescribe.
Patient feedback
“I immediately started medication following my assessment, which has had a massive impact and I have gone from feeling extremely ‘stuck’ to being able to achieve things in my life I never thought possible.”
“[Dr Mason] was fantastic with me. He went above and beyond to answer all my questions, which took up extra time over the appointment.”
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