≥ 1 prescription | 892 (5.5) |
Age at first prescription, yr, median (IQR)† | 8 (6–10) |
≥ 1 prescription among children aged ≥ 13 yr‡ | 449 (8.2) |
No. of dispensations, median (IQR)† | 11 (4–31) |
Estimated total number of d of treatment (total d supplied for all medications, per child), median (IQR)† | 362 (118–1041) |
Type of medication, no. (%) of total dispensations |
Methylphenidate hydrochloride | 12 069 (63.9) |
Atomoxetine hydrochloride | 1936 (10.3) |
Dextroamphetamine sulfate | 1717 (9.1) |
Dextroamphetamine-amphetamine | 939 (5.0) |
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate | 2223 (11.8) |
Total dispensations | 18 884 |