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Methylphenidate shortage - a guide for the ADHD community  

About this page 

This page is here to support people who take methylphenidate for ADHD, their families, and anyone thinking about starting this medicine, during the current worldwide shortage.

At ADHD New Zealand we understand how stressful, and sometimes frustrating, this can be. This is why we have teamed up with Pharmac to make sure you have most accurate, up-to-date information and advice.

We want this page to become the place to go for the latest updates on the shortages and answers to your questions. 

Latest updates

Our Methlyphenidate shortage updates page is where you can find the latest information and resources, answers to frequently asked questions and direct information from Pharmac's website. We will announce updates to this page through our newsletter and social media channels. 

Methylphenidate shortage updates (adhd.org.nz) 

Answering your questions

We know you have a lot of questions and have been working with Pharmac to answer the questions we hear most frequently. You can find them at the link below and we will let you know when more answers are added.

Methylphenidate shortages FAQ (adhd.org.nz) 

Tell us what you want to know

This is a page for people with questions. We will do our best to provide you with answers. Please let us know if you have any that aren’t already featured in the current FAQs. What information do you need? What do you think would be helpful for your pharmacists or GPs to know? Let us know and we will pass your questions on to the team at Pharmac and share the answers with you.

Just email us at comms@adhd.org.nz

Look after yourself and each other 

International drug shortages can be a scary time for people, particularly if you are managing a condition like ADHD on top of your everyday life. We know it’s not always easy, but please look after yourself and each other, and know we are here at ADHD New Zealand to provide you with the best information and support we can.

ADHD medication shortages expert panel 

On 29 October, 2025 ADHD New Zealand held a free public webinar to ask Pharmac representatives, and medical experts, your questions about the current ADHD medication shortages. A recording and transcript are available below: