ADHD medication (FOI_7240)

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Service: Claims Management Cause: Medication Errors Specialty: Comm Mental Servs, Psychiatry/ Mental Health

The following information was requested:

How much has been paid out by the NHS to settle outstanding claims of clinical negligence to people who have incurred injury or death from ADHD medications? Please review the period January 2021-December 2024.

ADHD medications include Elvanse (lisdexamfetamine), Ritalin (methylphenidate), Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride), Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) and Strattera (atomoxetine).

(Clarified on 28 May 2025)

Yes, I am interested in the following codes: Community Mental Health Services (Specialty code) Psychiatry/ Mental Health (Specialty code) Medication Errors (Cause code).

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