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ADHD advocates on global shortage of medication

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A global shortage of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication is causing concern here, according to a survey conducted by an ADHD charity.

Multiple ADHD medicines are affected including methylphenidate and ritalin - with no consistency around what runs out,  meaning people are being forced to wait for their preffered brand or wait.  ADHD NZ's spokesperson Darrin Bull speaks with Kathryn.