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There is currently a national shortage of medications to treat ADHD symptoms. This is due to manufacturing problems and a growing global demand.

Our service can offer private ADHD testing as an alternative to waiting for NHS funding through Right to Choose. Our assessment fees include the cost of a single prescription.

Titration

A thorough assessment of your ADHD symptoms will be conducted with a highly experienced consultant psychiatrist. This includes a thorough medical history, and an evaluation using the standard ADHD questionnaires and rating scales.

After your examination, you will be advised that medication may be beneficial for your situation. The discussion will take place at your follow-up appointment (which may be scheduled in person, by video link or by phone). Your doctor will go over the various medication options available. If you decide to start taking medication, we will offer you the option of titrating your dose to ensure the best balance of benefits and side effects for you.

This process can take a few weeks and it involves gradually altering your child's medication until the right balance is reached. It is not unusual to need to titrate three or four medications before finding the best one for your child's ADHD symptoms. Parents must be involved in this titration process, and keep an watchful eye on their child's behavior so that they can inform the doctor if the medicine is helping or causing adverse effects.


If you decide to go back to NHS treatment you will receive an individual prescription for your medication. You will be required to pay for your prescription at the pharmacy. This is not included in the consultation cost. You'll be required to attend regular appointments every six months to monitor your medication. This includes pulse and blood pressure readings. Annual reviews are also required.

Follow-up appointments

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

We will then go over treatment options and decide on an individualised, bespoke ADHD medication adjustment. This will include a review and discussion of your dosage of medication and any adverse effects you might be experiencing. The cost for these titration consultations is PS150 for face-to face sessions and PS60 for online or telephone video consultations. private ADHD titration of medication is additional and are paid directly to the pharmacy.

The doctor will also ask you about your family history and the impact your ADHD symptoms have on your life, including any relationship issues you might be facing or any other mental health issues you might be experiencing. ADHD can be a hereditary condition, and it's vital to examine your family history in order to determine if you are at a greater chance of developing this disorder.

During this examination, it is crucial that you are honest and open with the doctor who will use the information you provide to determine whether you meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. This is a vital part of the process, since a failure to do so could lead to an inaccurate diagnosis and therefore inappropriate prescribing of medication.

If you decide to be treated for ADHD we'll schedule a follow-up appointment with a psychiatrist who specializes in this area. This can be scheduled within the first few days of your diagnosis if want to start treatment immediately or within two weeks if would like more time to consider the implications of your diagnosis and the alternatives available to you.

We suggest that if are unsure about your preferences, you speak with your GP prior to scheduling your private assessment. Some providers have different guidelines regarding whether they require the submission of a GP letter. Find out if your GP accepts a Shared Care Agreement, which means you will be referred to them when you leave the clinic for medication prescription.

Medication

Medication is a key aspect of the treatment process for many people who are looking for a private ADHD diagnosis. It isn't easy to obtain an appointment with a psychiatrist on the NHS. NHS waiting lists are notoriously long, and GPs may be reluctant to refer patients on to specialist services.

One method to circumvent this is to request your GP to refer you to Right to Choose (see psychiatry-uk and ADHD 360). This means that you can select an organization that offers a private assessment and titration. This will cut down your waiting time by a significant amount and is more convenient when you are working and have a full schedule.

If you are recommended, your physician will evaluate you to determine if require medication adjustment. You will be asked to fill out forms that differ by doctor but the main ones are self-report questionnaires as well as medical histories from childhood to adulthood. These forms will assist your doctor to determine if there are reasons that suggest that you shouldn't be taking ADHD medication, if they have been prescribed.

If you are being titrated on medication, it is likely to consist of stimulants and non-stimulant drugs. They will be assessed and monitored to determine the most suitable combination for you. The titration process can be long and may require a number of additional appointments before you are stable.

The frequency of your follow-up appointments will depend on the type and amount of medication you're taking. They can be scheduled for monthly or quarterly. The appointment will involve your doctor checking to see if you are on the right medication, recording any side effects you've experienced, and making any necessary adjustments to ensure that you remain in a safe dosage. You'll also be required to undergo a regular health check, which could include blood pressure, pulse and weight readings and an annual review.

For some, it may be that they are satisfied with their medication and don't require a further discussion about their titration. If you're required to discuss your titration or treatment plan more thoroughly it is possible that you'll be referred to the private clinic that performed your initial evaluation. If this happens, the titration appointment will be included in their consultation fee, and they will receive their medication on a private prescription (see Consultation fees above). This can cost more than an NHS prescription as the pharmacy will charge for the medication.