Tag: Prescribing

Stimulant Prescribing and Stimulant-Involved Deaths in Philadelphia

While much national attention has focused on over-prescribing of opioids, physicians have also greatly increased prescribing of stimulant drugs, primarily for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These drugs include methylphenidate, amphetamine, and lisdexamfetamine. Thi...