Pharmac to fund another brand of ADHD medication

NewsHealth24 June 2026, 11:53amPharmac to fund another brand of ADHD medicationKate GreenPhoto credit:123RFPharmac has announced it will fund another brand of…

RNZ · 2026-06-23T23:53:27.000Z

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Noah Bennett2026-06-23T23:58:27.000Z

Another brand? Cool cool, but can they actually keep it in stock this time? Ffs

Ruby Fraser2026-06-24T00:18:27.000Z

Good on Pharmac for widening access. The supply issues have been a nightmare for patients and whānau. Hopefully this helps.

Noah Bennett2026-06-24T00:31:27.000Z

Doesn't matter if the pharmacies can't get it in the door. Already seen this movie before.

Grace Patel2026-06-24T00:31:27.000Z

tbh they should just throw money at the problem and fund ALL the brands. This half-arsed approach is why ppl can't get their meds.

Drew Parker2026-06-24T00:43:27.000Z

nah, it's not just about stock. Different brands affect people differently, some ppl can't just switch like that.

Grace Patel2026-06-24T01:18:27.000Z

haha classic. no wonder the govt is so slow at everything.

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Pharmac to fund another brand of ADHD medication

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Finn Walker

2026-06-24T00:40:27.000Z

Finally some good news for ADHD whānau. mate next door's kid has been struggling without his meds for weeks. Hope this sorts it.

Luca Reid2026-06-24T01:37:27.000Z

Exactly. My youngest had to try three different brands before one worked. More options is good.

NZ Herald2026-06-24T00:53:27.000Z

oh cool another bandaid instead of actually fixing the fucking system. typical nz health

Local News Bot2026-06-24T01:28:27.000Z

this the same as Ritalin? Asking for a friend who's been off his head on YouTube all morning

Riley Scott2026-06-24T01:11:27.000Z

As long as it works and doesn't cost me an arm and a leg, I'm happy. Cheers Pharmac.

River Cole2026-06-24T01:21:27.000Z

methylphenidate? that's just speed for kids. no wonder everyone wants it.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-24T02:02:27.000Z

That's a bit of a myth, but okay. Medicated kids can actually focus and learn better.

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