TY - JOUR
T1 - A Prescription Trend Analysis of Methylphenidate
T2 - Relation to Study Reports on Efficacy
AU - Sluiter, Maruschka N
AU - de Vries, Ymkje Anna
AU - Koning, Lotte G.
AU - Hak, Eelko
AU - Bos, Jens H. J.
AU - Schuiling-Veninga, Catharina C. M.
AU - Batstra, Laura
AU - Doornenbal, Jeannette M.
AU - de Jonge, Peter
PY - 2020/3
Y1 - 2020/3
N2 - Use of methylphenidate in children has increased substantially, despite conflicting evidence regarding efficacy. In this study, prescription data were analyzed in relation to the publication of new evidence regarding efficacy. Incidence rates and prescribed doses of methylphenidate increased, with a decline during the last few years. Duration of use is still increasing. In half of the cases, starting dosages are higher than recommended in guidelines. There was little evidence that publication of new evidence directly influenced the use of methylphenidate. Recent and critical study findings should receive more attention to contribute to the development and use of treatment guidelines for ADHD and evidence-based methylphenidate use.
AB - Use of methylphenidate in children has increased substantially, despite conflicting evidence regarding efficacy. In this study, prescription data were analyzed in relation to the publication of new evidence regarding efficacy. Incidence rates and prescribed doses of methylphenidate increased, with a decline during the last few years. Duration of use is still increasing. In half of the cases, starting dosages are higher than recommended in guidelines. There was little evidence that publication of new evidence directly influenced the use of methylphenidate. Recent and critical study findings should receive more attention to contribute to the development and use of treatment guidelines for ADHD and evidence-based methylphenidate use.
KW - FOLLOW-UP
KW - STIMULANT MEDICATION
KW - CHILDREN
KW - ADOLESCENTS
KW - OUTCOMES
KW - ADHD
U2 - 10.1007/s10488-019-00983-6
DO - 10.1007/s10488-019-00983-6
M3 - Article
C2 - 31620909
SN - 0894-587X
VL - 47
SP - 291
EP - 299
JO - Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
JF - Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
IS - 2
ER -