Young people aged 16-24 received most ADHD prescriptions, accounting for 43,518 last year, while men and boys accounted for almost 60% of total
ADHD services in Ireland are overwhelmed by a surge in demand, with prescriptions increasing 87% in five years to 135,818 last year. Young people (16-24) and males account for the majority of prescriptions. ADHD Ireland cites the pandemic, celebrity diagnoses, social media, and previously undiagnosed adults as drivers of demand. Service provision is impacted, with some areas pausing referrals. The government plans to fund four new adult ADHD teams.
