Long-acting ADHD medications have become extremely expensive, often $10 a pill or more.  Even generic "XR" medications have become exorbitantly expensive.  But short-acting methylphenidate often costs under $1 per pill.  The downside is that the child must take a dose every 3-4 hours through the school day.

If you'd like to consider switching to short-acting stimulant medication for your child with ADHD, please call us!

     --  David Epstein MD