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- The Goal: To move your ADHD medication from a private prescription to a standard NHS prescription.
- The Process: You must be “clinically stable” on your dose before a GP can take over.
- The Requirement: A NICE-compliant diagnostic report and a formal Shared Care Agreement (SCA).
What is Shared Care?
In the UK, ADHD medication is classified as a “controlled drug.” This means GPs usually cannot initiate the prescription. A specialist (like Lucid ADHD) must first diagnose you and oversee your titration. Once you are on a stabilised dose, we can request that your GP takes over the monthly prescribing.
Why the GP’s Agreement Matters
A Shared Care Agreement (SCA) is a formal contract between your specialist and your GP. Once signed:
- You pay standard NHS prescription charges.
- Your GP manages the monthly admin.
- Lucid ADHD continues to provide your required annual clinical reviews.
The “Stability” Milestone
You cannot enter Shared Care on day one. Typically, you must be “clinically stable” on the same dose for twelve weeks. This ensures your vitals (heart rate and blood pressure) are stabilised before the GP accepts responsibility for your care.
Our Shared Care Guide details what GPs need to see, the documents you’ll need and templates for requesting a shared care agreement with your GP.