Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Hold a Public Inquiry into the shortage of ADHD medication
Closed
3,175 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to hold a Public Inquiry into the shortage of ADHD medication, to find out how this shortage has come about, what is being done about the shortage and what further action can be taken.
We believe the regulator and manufacturers are not doing enough to tackle this shortage and ensure ADHD medication is available to patients.
The US has approved generic ADHD medications due to ongoing shortages: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/fda-approves-multiple-generics-adhd-and-bed-treatment
See also: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nhs-brexit-medicine-supply-shortage-b2442211.html
The US has approved generic ADHD medications due to ongoing shortages: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/fda-approves-multiple-generics-adhd-and-bed-treatment
See also: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nhs-brexit-medicine-supply-shortage-b2442211.html
Timeline
| 16 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,175
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
16 Nov 2023
Closed
16 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.