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New Study Supports Low Abuse Potential Of Leading ADHD Medication CONCERTA methylphenidate HCl

Results of a new study found that an extended-release form of methylphenidate - sold as CONCERTA® (methylphenidate HCl in the OROS® delivery system) may be associated with a lower likelihood of abuse than immediate-release methylphenidate (sold as Ritalin®). The findings were presented today at a meeting of child and adolescent psychiatrists. [click link for full article]

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/adhd/

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