Shire plc has announced that data from a 12-month study of Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) patch, demonstrated that DAYTRANA provided significant ADHD tolerability and symptom control improvement in children aged 6 to 12 years.
The study data was presented today at a major scientific and educational meeting of child and adolescent psychiatrists held in Boston, and is consistent with data previously presented.
“In our study, children with ADHD experienced effective ADHD symptom control improvement when using Daytrana for 12 months, improving their ability to maintain focus and concentration in and outside of the classroom,” reported investigator Frank A. López, M.D., neurodevelopmental pediatrician at the Children's Developmental Center, Winter Park, Fla. “Importantly, this year-long study showed that Daytrana maintained a favorable safety profile throughout the study period, with adverse events consistent with previous Daytrana studies.”