Abstract
One of the most frequent causes of medicalization in children is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a chronic neurobiological disorder characterized by inattention, impulsivity and motor agitation, which leads to difficulties in performing tasks that require attention. Objective: To identify in which Brazilian Federative Units there are recommendations, guidelines or protocols regarding the prescription of Methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents. This is a descriptive, exploratory, retrospective study with access to data available on official websites of Brazilian states and the Federal District. Only five Brazilian federative units have protocols regarding the dispensation of methylphenidate. The lack of state protocols for the prescription of methylphenidate can cause serious harm, among which diagnostic errors stand out, which can lead to misuse of the drug, in addition to the lack of treatment of the real causes of the patient's symptoms. Protocols for dispensing methylphenidate are essential to reduce the administration of unnecessary medications, especially in cases involving learning difficulties.
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