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Drug Safety and Risk
Management Advisory Committee
February 9, 2006
U.S.
Drug Use Data from Vector OneŽ:
National (VONA)
Conclusions
Conclusions
nIncreasing
use of drugs for ADHD by both adults (19+)
and children (0-18)
qFor adults above the age of 19, 90% increase in
quarterly Rxs between Mar 2002
and Jun 2005
nCurrently, ~1
mil. Rxs monthly for adults and ~2 mil Rxs monthly for children
nMethylphenidate
products most frequently prescribed,
followed by amphetamine, atomoxetine
n10%
of use is by adults over 50 y.o.