Which Medications are Available?
Currently, the following ADHD medications are available in Saudi Arabia (with country of manufacture of generics): [Updated 10 Feb 2025]
- Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin, Concentia/Spain)
- Lisdexamfetamin Dimesilate (Vyvanse)
- Atomoxetine Hydrochloride (Strattera/USA, Attencare/Egypt, Axepta/Jordan, Acumen/Greece)
Which pharmacies stock some or all of these medications?
- Pharmacies within government hospitals and university hospitals
- Some private sector pharmacies, including:
- Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital Pharmacy
- Lemon Pharmacy
- Alnahdi Pharmacy (some branches)
- Zawyat Al Naqa Pharmacy
Can I fill my prescription from another country in Saudi Arabia?
Any controlled medication, including those for ADHD, can only be filled with a local prescription. If you are moving to Saudi Arabia, you may consider bringing a medical report with you so you can open a file at a local hospital.
Can I bring prescription medication into Saudi Arabia?
Here are the official guidelines for bringing prescription drugs into KSA (archived link) – PDF version.
Alternative advisory from Philippines embassy.
Personal use medication form from Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
What about other stimulant medications?
Previously, only the methylphenidate class of ADHD stimulant medications was available in Saudi Arabia. Amphetamine based stimulant medications were recently (2024) approved by the SFDA, and is beginning to be available. This is an important step to ensuring that at least one of each class of stimulant medication is available.
What about X medication?
You can find a complete list of approved medications in Saudi Arabia on the Saudi FDA website.