Hamza Khairkhwah

ADHD Clinical Specialist Pharmacist · Adult ADHD Assessment & Prescribing

Clinical experience

Clinical independent prescribing pharmacist across private services and primary care, managing NHS Right to Choose and private caseloads. Previously ADHD assessor and prescriber with Clinical Partners, CareADHD and Medinet, and a clinical pharmacist in general practice.

Led protocol development and clinical governance work within private prescribing services, including clinical audit and six-monthly progress reviews.

ADHD experience

Conducts in-depth adult ADHD assessments with DIVA-5 aligned to DSM-5, examining childhood and adult symptoms to reach a clear diagnostic formulation; titrates stimulant and non-stimulant medication, including complex presentations with psychiatric and cardiovascular comorbidity, and liaises with GPs on shared care.

Prescribing

Qualified prescriber. Independent prescriber (University of Bradford Prescribing for Pharmacists programme).

Areas of expertise

Adult ADHD assessment (DIVA-5, DSM-5)
Stimulant and non-stimulant titration
Complex comorbidity
Shared care and GP liaison
Cardiovascular risk assessment

Assessment approach

Structured, methodical and built on shared decision-making — explaining the evidence, options and trade-offs so patients understand the reasoning behind their treatment.

Our assessment methodology