Private ADHD Titration

There is a nationwide shortage of medication to treat ADHD symptoms. This is due to manufacturing problems as well as an increase in demand worldwide.

Our service is able to provide private titration adhd ADHD treatment as an alternative to waiting for NHS funding through Right to Choose. Our assessment fees include the cost of a single prescription.

Titration

A highly skilled consultant psychiatrist will conduct a thorough assessment of your ADHD. This will include medical history and an assessment using the typical ADHD rating scales and questionnaires.

After your examination, you will be advised if medication is considered to be beneficial in your particular situation. This will take place at your follow up appointment (which can be done in person via video link or by phone). Your clinician will discuss the various options for medications available. If you decide to start taking medication, we will 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 involves adjusting your child's medication gradually until the proper balance is achieved. It's not uncommon to need to titrate three or four medications before determining the most effective one for your child's ADHD symptoms. It is essential that parents take part in the titration process adhd process and be aware of their child's behavior so that they can inform the doctor whether the medication is working or causing adverse effects.

If you decide to return to NHS care and have decided to return to NHS care, your medication will be issued with a prescription from a private pharmacy that you will need to pay for at the pharmacy (this is not included in the consultation fee). You'll be required to attend every six months to check your medication, which includes pulse and blood pressure readings. Annual reviews are also required.

Follow-up appointments

After the evaluation is completed and you are satisfied, you can schedule follow-up appointments with your psychiatrist. Usually the appointment will take place through a video call using zoom, although in certain cases it might be possible to do an audio only consultation (again at an additional cost).

We will then discuss treatment options and choose an individualised, bespoke ADHD medication titration. This will include an assessment of your medication dosage as well as an examination of any negative side effects you may be experiencing. The cost for these titration consultations is PS150 for face-to-face sessions and PS60 for online or telephone video consultations. The pharmacy will be charged for any cost of medication.

The psychiatrist will also inquire with you about your family history and the impact that your ADHD symptoms can have on your life, as well as any issues with your relationships that you may be experiencing or other mental health problems that you may be experiencing. ADHD can be a genetic condition, so it's important to assess your family history to determine if you are at chance of developing this disorder.

During the assessment, it is vital to be truthful and honest with the clinician in the sense that they will be using the information you provide to determine if you are able to meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. This is a vital step in the process because if you don't do it, it could lead to an inaccurate diagnosis and therefore inappropriate prescribing of medication.

If you have decided that you'd like to be treated for your ADHD We will schedule a follow-up appointment with one of our psychiatrists who specialise in this field. If you'd like to begin treatment immediately you can start treatment immediately following the diagnosis. You can also take for two weeks before considering the implications of the diagnosis and the options available to you.

We suggest that if are unsure of your preferences, you talk to your GP prior to booking your private appointment. Certain providers have different guidelines regarding whether or not they require the submission of a GP letter. Find out if your GP accepts a Shared Care Agreement, which means that you will be referred to them when you leave the clinic for medication prescription.

Medication

Medication is a key element of the process for many who are seeking an official ADHD diagnosis. It isn't always easy to obtain a prescription from a psychiatrist on the NHS. NHS waiting lists can be notoriously long and GPs may be reluctant to refer their patients to specialist services.

Inquiring your GP to refer through Right to Choose is one way to avoid this (see psychiatry UK and ADHD 360). You can select a provider that provides an assessment on your own and the titration. This can help you save time and be more convenient, particularly in the event of a hectic work schedule.

After you have been diagnosed, your doctor will evaluate you to determine if you need medication titration. You'll have to complete forms that vary by doctor, but the most common ones are self-reporting questions and medical histories going to your childhood and into adulthood. These forms will allow your doctor to determine if there are factors that could mean you shouldn't take ADHD medications, when they've been prescribed.

If you are titrated on medication, it will typically include a mix of stimulants and non-stimulant drugs. These will be carefully tested and monitored to find the right combination for you. The titration can be a lengthy process and may require several extra appointments before your dose is stable.

The frequency of your follow-up appointments will be contingent on the type and quantity of medication that you are taking. They can be scheduled for monthly or quarterly. Your physician will make sure that you are stable with the medication, record any side effects that you have experienced and make any needed adjustments to ensure that you remain on a safe dose. You will also be required to undergo a regular health check, which could include blood pressure readings, pulse and weight and an annual review.

Some people might be satisfied with their medication, and do not have to discuss their titration in more detail. If, however, they do need further discussions about their titration and treatment plans, it is possible that they will be passed back to the private clinic that made their initial assessment. In this instance, the titration will be included in the consultation fee. The medication will be administered via a private prescription. This could cost more than an NHS prescription as the pharmacy will charge for the medication.