Last year, 11,357 patients were prescribed drugs for ADHD on the medical card, while 12,105 patients who were medicated for the disorder received reimbursements under the Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS).

Sami Skhiri (35) of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court

Pharmacists will be able to extend prescriptions to 12 months from March 1st next year