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VIDEO: Hunger Games battle for ADHD medication reaches peak in Canberra

Thursday 15 MayThu 15 May 2025 at 5:52am

A global shortage of ADHD medications is forcing doctors to get creative and pushing pharmacists into a "Hunger Games" style battle to secure supply.

A global shortage of ADHD medications is forcing doctors to get creative and pushing pharmacists into a "Hunger Games" style battle to secure supply.

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