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Rusty

04/23/08

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how long as Ritalin been on the market

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Terry Matlen, ACSW

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Terry Matlen, ACSW

Hi,

According to Wikipedia, Methylphenidate (the active ingredient in Ritalin) was patented in 1954.

But it wasn't until several years after the compound's patent expired in 1967 that Ritalin- the brand-name version of methylphenidate- was manufactured by Ciba for the use in treating ADHD in children. Name brand Ritalin is now manufactured by Novartis.

Read more about ADHD medications HERE.

Terry

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Eileen Bailey

Friday, April 25, 2008

Rusty

Ritalin has been on the market for quite some time now. It has been vigorously studied and researched throughout the years.

Previously, I posted a brief history of ADHD that you might be interested in:

The History of ADHD

Thanks for your question

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