Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

News GPs can soon prescribe ADHD medication from the outset is being hailed as a community breakthrough.   From February, GPs can offer a patient stimulant medications without them needing a specialist recommendation first.   Specialist wait times vary across the country, but can surpass a year.   ADHD NZ spokesperson Darrin Bull New Zealand has a major underdiagnosis issue, with only 2.2% of the population diagnosed with ADHD, compared to the 4-5% overseas.  He says this change will give the community access to the help and support they need, and provide greater access to medication.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.