Darrin Bull: ADHD NZ spokesperson on GPs being able to diagnose and treat ADHD in 2026 - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

There's hope and relief from the ADHD community over prescription rule changes to improve treatment access. 

From February, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe treatments from the outset - without a specialist recommendation. 

Wait times for specialist appointments vary, but can be over a year. 

ADHD NZ spokesperson Darrin Bull says over-diagnosis can be a concern, but these changes will still be enforced by medical professionals. 

"We're comfortable that the benefits of such a change outweighs the risks of some overdiagnoses - but the training is essential."

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