Sarah Mehringer, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP

Mehringer is a clinical pharmacy specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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November 08, 2019
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CV controversy of ADHD medication use in children and adolescents

CV controversy of ADHD medication use in children and adolescents

ADHD affects approximately 11% of school-aged children every year, and this rate continues to rise annually. The primary treatment modality includes amphetamines and methylphenidate, with 82.5% of children being prescribed medication.