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There is a current national shortage of medication to treat ADHD symptoms. This is due to manufacturing problems and the growing demand for ADHD medications worldwide.

Our service is private ADHD titration instead of waiting for NHS funding via Right to Choose. Our assessments cost include the cost of one prescription.

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A thorough assessment of your ADHD symptoms will be conducted by a highly experienced consultant Psychiatrist. This will include an examination of your medical history as well as an assessment using the standard ADHD rating scales and questionnaires.

After your examination, you will be informed whether medication is appropriate for your specific situation. The discussion will take place at your follow-up appointment (which could be in person, via video link or by phone). Your doctor will explain what is titration in adhd medication options are available and, if you choose to begin taking medication, we will offer to titrate the dose to optimise the balance of benefits and side effects for you.

This process may take several weeks, and involves gradually adjusting your child's dosage until the right balance has been achieved. It is not unusual to need to titrate two or three medicines before finding the best one for your child's ADHD symptoms. It is crucial that parents take part in the titration and be on the lookout for their child's behavior, so they can inform the doctor if the medication is helping or causing adverse effects.

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

Follow-up appointments

Once the assessment is completed after the assessment is completed, you can make follow-up appointments with your psychiatrist. The appointment is typically conducted through a zoom video call. However, in certain instances, it could be possible for an audio-only consultation to be scheduled (again with an additional cost).

We will then go over treatment options and choose a bespoke, individualised ADHD medication adjustment. This will include an assessment of your medication dosage and a discussion around any adverse 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 charge you for any charges for medication.

The psychiatrist will ask questions about your family history as well as the impact of your ADHD symptoms on your life, and any mental health issues that you might be experiencing. ADHD can be a genetic condition, so it's important to look into your family's history to determine if you are at a higher chance of developing this condition.

It is essential that you are honest and truthful with the clinician during the assessment, since the information they receive will be used to determine whether your ADHD is in line with the diagnostic criteria. This is an essential step in the process, as failing to do so could lead to an inaccurate diagnosis and therefore inappropriate prescribing of medication.

If you've decided that you would like to receive treatment for your ADHD We will set up a follow-up appointment with one of our psychiatrists that specialize in this field. This can be done within the first few days of your diagnosis if you are eager to begin treatment immediately or within two weeks if you prefer to take time to think about the implications of your diagnosis and the options that are available to you.

If you're not sure what you would prefer, we suggest that you talk to your GP prior to scheduling your private appointment as certain providers have different policies about whether they require the submission of a GP referral letter or not. Check if your GP accepts a Shared Care Agreement, which means that you will be referred to them after you leave the clinic to get a medication prescription.

Medication

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

Inquiring your GP to refer you to Right to Choose is one way to avoid this (see psychiatry UK and ADHD 360). You can pick a provider that provides a private assessment service and titration. This will help you reduce time and be more convenient, particularly when you are on a tight work schedule.

Once you've been recommended, your physician will assess you to determine if require medication titration. You will be asked to fill in forms that differ by doctor but the most important ones are self-report questionnaires and medical histories from childhood and adulthood. These forms will help your clinician determine if there are reasons that suggest you shouldn't be taking ADHD medications, if they have been prescribed.

If you are being titrated, the medication will consist of a mixture of stimulants and non-stimulant drugs. These will be thoroughly examined and monitored to determine the right combination for you. The titration can be long and may require multiple appointments before you are stable.

Depending on the kind of medication you're taking, follow-up appointments will be either monthly or quarterly. This will include your physician checking that you are stable on the medication, logging any side effects you have had and making any necessary adjustments to ensure that you remain on a safe dosage. You'll also have to attend a regular health check which can include blood pressure readings, pulse and weight as well as an annual check-up.

Some people might be satisfied with their medication, and don't have to discuss their titration in more detail. However, for those who require further discussions regarding their titration and treatment plan it is possible that they will be passed back to the same private clinic that conducted their initial assessment. In this scenario, the titration will be included in the consultation cost. The medication will be given via a private prescription. This could cost more than prescriptions from the NHS, as the pharmacy will charge you for the medication.