Monday, December 17, 2007
Effective December 19, 2007, medical professionals will be able to prescribe up to a 90 day supply of Schedule ll medications at one time. Stimulants like Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta- medications often used to treat ADHD- fall under this category. The DEA (The Drug Enforcement Administration) amended...
Terry,
I think this will be a big help to patients and parents that right now must remember to stop by the doctor's office each month to pick up a new prescription.
I do think patients will need to be careful regarding side effects as you mentioned.
For more information about the different medications:
ADHD Medications
Eileen
Hi Eileen,
Good point! I didn't even think about the memory factor- remembering to make the monthly appt or to pick up scripts.
Thanks for the links to the medication section. Lots of helpful information there.
Terry