Methylphenidate and atomoxetine prescribing trends in children in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, 2005-2013.
Liezl JoubertJohanita Riétte BurgerIlse TruterMartha Susanna LubbeMarike CockeranPublished in: Health SA = SA Gesondheid (2018)
Although the total number of patients and prescribing of methylphenidate and atomoxetine increased significantly from 2005 to 2013, a slight downward trend was observed in the mean number of prescriptions per patient per year from 2008 onwards. These prescribing patterns warrant further research.
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