Prescription patterns and medication adherence in preadolescent children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Background: Nonadherence in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be as high as 80%, yet studies on adherence to medications in preadolescent children are few. Recent Indian trends in prescription patterns are lacking.

Aim: The present study assesses prescription patterns and adherence to medications in preadolescent children with ADHD.