ADHD medication in Poland
Medically reviewed by dr Jarosław Radomski, psychiatristLast checked 13 October 20268 min readYou moved here with a prescription, or you were diagnosed and now need one. The questions are the same: is my medication sold in Poland, who can prescribe it, and what will it cost? The rules for stimulants are strict and they change, so every number below has a source and a date.
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The short answer
- Sold in Poland on prescription: lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse), methylphenidate and atomoxetine.
- Adderall is not registered in Poland. Dexamfetamine (Tentin) is sold, but it is licensed only for ages 6 to 17.
- A doctor, in practice a psychiatrist, prescribes. Stimulants go on an electronic prescription that must be filled within 30 days.
- Adults pay the full price. Elvanse starts at about 290 zł for 30 capsules; in Warsaw some pharmacies charge up to about 450 zł.
Checked 13 October 2026 against URPL, pacjent.gov.pl, the Ministry of Health and GdziePoLek pharmacy data.
Where are you right now?
Pick one and we will show you the next step.
- Bring your diagnosis and your last prescription (name and dose).
- See a psychiatrist in Poland, in person or online.
- Check that a pharmacy has your strength before you go.
- Collect your diagnostic report, translated if you can.
- A Polish psychiatrist reviews it and may reassess before prescribing.
- Together you choose a medication that is sold here.
- Medication needs a diagnosis.
- A full assessment includes clinical interviews and standardised tools.
- After the diagnosis a psychiatrist decides on treatment.
What you can get in Poland
| Medication | Type | Prescription | For adults | In stock (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisdexamfetamine Elvanse |
Stimulant | Rpw, since June 2025 | Yes | 11–37% of pharmacies |
| Methylphenidate e.g. Concerta, Medikinet |
Stimulant | Rpw | Yes | Varies by product |
| Atomoxetine | Non-stimulant | Standard | Yes | Varies by product |
| Dexamfetamine Tentin |
Stimulant | Rpw | Ages 6–17 only | 7–14% of pharmacies |
| Adderall | Stimulant | Not registered | Not sold | Targeted import only |
Rpw is the Polish category for medicines with narcotic or psychotropic substances. Sources: URPL, product information for Tentin, GdziePoLek.
Lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse) is in Polish pharmacies on prescription. On 4 June 2025 the medicines regulator URPL moved it to the Rpw category, the same strict category as other stimulants. Generic versions are registered too (Eldefab, Lysmi, Lisdexamfetamine Aristo), but in October 2026 none of them were in stock anywhere in Poland.
Methylphenidate is sold as long-acting Concerta and Medikinet CR and as shorter-acting Medikinet. Atomoxetine is a non-stimulant on a normal prescription. It works more slowly and is an option when stimulants do not suit you.
Dexamfetamine (Tentin) is now in Polish pharmacies, but its approval covers only children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 whose response to methylphenidate was not good enough. The patient leaflet says it is not used to treat ADHD in adults.
How many pharmacies have it in stock
Share of Polish pharmacies with a 30-pack in stock, GdziePoLek, 13 October 2026
Green: Elvanse, for adults. Blue: Tentin, licensed for ages 6–17. Stock changes daily, so call the pharmacy before you go.
What about Adderall
Adderall is not registered in Poland, so pharmacies cannot sell it. The only legal route is targeted import (import docelowy), a Ministry of Health procedure a doctor starts for one named patient. In 2024 the health technology agency AOTMiT estimated that this concerns several to a dozen or so patients, and it recommended against reimbursing Adderall XR. For most adults the realistic options are Elvanse or methylphenidate.
How to get a prescription
The prescription comes from a doctor, in practice a psychiatrist. You do not need a referral for a private visit.
- Bring your documentsYour diagnosis, previous prescriptions with name and dose, and a letter from your previous doctor if you have one. Translations help but are not always required.
- See a psychiatrist, in person or onlineBefore prescribing a stimulant the doctor checks your prescription history in the national system. If your last examination was more than 3 months ago, you need a new one, and it can be a video consultation. Stricter in-person rules introduced in November 2024 cover strong painkillers and medical cannabis, not ADHD medication.
- Collect within 30 daysStimulant prescriptions are electronic only, cannot be post-dated and expire 30 days after they are issued. One prescription can cover up to 90 days of treatment. Check that the pharmacy has your strength first.
What it costs
In October 2026 Elvanse 30 capsules started at 289.99 zł (30 mg), 295.99 zł (50 mg) and 296.99 zł (70 mg). Prices differ a lot between pharmacies: in Warsaw the 50 mg pack ranged from about 296 to 450 zł. Tentin starts at about 115 zł (5 mg) and 220 zł (10 mg).
Reimbursement covers methylphenidate and atomoxetine only for children over 6 and adolescents, as part of a wider treatment plan. In June 2025 the Ministry of Health said it was not working on reimbursement for adults and had received no applications from manufacturers. So adults pay the full price.
Bringing medication from abroad
Poland is in the Schengen Area. If you travel with stimulants from another Schengen country, carry a Schengen certificate (Article 75 of the Schengen Convention) issued or confirmed by the authority in your country of residence. It is valid for up to 30 days and you need one per medicine. Travellers from outside Schengen should carry a certificate from the competent authority of their home country, plus the prescription. Keep the medication in its original packaging in your hand luggage.
A certificate covers a trip. If you live in Poland, you need a Polish prescription.
If you were diagnosed abroad
A Polish psychiatrist will want to see your records and may reassess before prescribing a stimulant. That is normal and not a sign your diagnosis is doubted. Our guide to ADHD diagnosis in Poland explains how a full assessment works.
Our psychiatrists
We see patients in Ochota and Wilanów and online. Whether, and what, a psychiatrist prescribes is always decided at the appointment.
dr Weronika Zielińska
Medical doctor, psychiatrist in specialty training. Adults, including ADHD and autism.
First visit 420 zł · Follow-up 320 zł · Ochota and online
dr Jarosław Radomski
Psychiatrist in private practice since 2003. Adults, adolescents and children.
Consultation from 285 zł · Ochota and online
Frequently asked questions
Is Adderall available in Poland?
No. It is not registered, so pharmacies do not sell it. A doctor can apply for targeted import for one patient, but this is rare. Most adults are treated with Elvanse or methylphenidate.
Can I get Elvanse in Poland?
Yes, on an electronic prescription from a doctor. Since June 2025 it is in the strict Rpw category, and not every strength is in stock, so check before you go.
Is ADHD medication reimbursed for adults?
No. Reimbursement covers children over 6 and adolescents only, so adults pay the full price.
Can I get an ADHD prescription after an online visit?
Yes. The examination can be a video consultation. ADHD medication is not on the list of drugs that require an in-person visit.
Can I bring my ADHD medication to Poland?
For a trip, yes, with a certificate from your home country (the Schengen certificate inside Schengen), valid for up to 30 days. If you live here, you need a Polish prescription.
Can a psychologist prescribe ADHD medication?
No. Only a doctor can.
Talk to a psychiatrist
In English or Polish, in Ochota, Wilanów or online. Bring your records and we will take it from there.
Psychiatrist at Holisens, in private medical practice since 2003, with years of work on psychiatric wards. Profile
Written by the Holisens team · Last checked 13 October 2026 · This article is general information, not medical advice.
- recepty.edu.pl: Elvanse moved to Rpw by URPL decision of 4 June 2025
- pacjent.gov.pl: prescriptions for psychotropic medicines (e-prescription only, 30 days, examination rules)
- recepty.edu.pl: in-person examination rule from 7 November 2024 (fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, cannabis)
- GdziePoLek: lisdexamfetamine prices and pharmacy stock and dexamfetamine
- mp.pl: Tentin, indications and leaflet
- Ministry of Health answer, June 2025: no reimbursement for adults
- Rynek Zdrowia: AOTMiT on Adderall XR targeted import, September 2024
- The Lancet Psychiatry, June 2024: Absence of funding for pharmacotherapy for adults with ADHD in Poland
- Polish Ministry of Finance: import of medicinal products and the Schengen certificate
