Chains and local have mentioned a shortage. I'm thankful I got mine filled two weeks ago. I would like to know if this is widespread. I am mainly referring to the BARR manufacturer, the peach color 20 mg IR. At this point I will take whatever they may have at my next refill. I really cannot stand this uncertainty.
Is anyone here also experiencing an Adderall generic IR shortage as of February 2019?
Question posted by Zinniaz on 12 Feb 2019
Last updated on 11 January 2021
I only ask for the purpose of learning of whether or not this is something fairly small and random, or on a worrisome type of level, if that makes sense.
A coworker told me something that I cannot find any info about . She said the shortage had to do with the damage in Porto Rico, bc that’s where they are manufactured.... ? I know not to believe everything someone says, yet curious if that’s even remotely been heard of .
Thank y’all
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In North & South Carolina there is a major shortage of generic Adderall. My doctor said it's caused by a " turf war" between competing generic manufacturers.
I'm almost out of Teva generic. Maybe Adderall is available.
Good Luck!
Yes, a shortage, in Atlanta. I cannot find and I have been to four pharmacies. I have to physically drive to the pharmacy, as they do not allow to disclose over the phone. Still no TEVA peach color 30 mg, since August 10, 2019.
Still out ín South Florida.
Went to 17 pharmacies in southeastern VA today and all at completely out!
I have to drive to 4 -5 pharmacies to get my prescription filled! And you can’t call ahead to ask if they have it they tell you their not allowed to tell you!
I have narcalepsy and my daughter has Down’s syndrome & type 1 insulin dependent diabetes, I’m her caretaker I need to be alert!
This is a disgrace!
I’ll spend the whole day searching for adderall!
This may be too late to answer but the same thing just happened to me and it is September. Apparently this is still happening. After going to 10 pharmacies trying to get 30 mg x2 a day IR filled before a possible category 5 hurricane (I called about 50 but like you said they will not tell you over the phone Which is bull) o e finally told me to have my doctor change my prescription to 20 mg x2 a day which he did and I was able to get them filled this morning.
On August 22nd in West Hollywood, California, I was told that the 30mg strength of Adderall was on backorder with no published delivery date. I was also told that many other pharmacies throughout Los Angeles had been calling to borrow the medication because they were out. I have no idea how to get my medication. It is important because I am an adult with severe ADHD and without the medication, my work and quality of life are negatively affected. I am unable to take Ritalin or Concerta due to side effects and they also trigger Panic Attacks. After some research,I found that a major manufacturer of Adderall discontinued producing the product. I believe that only Malenkroft (sp?) and Teva Pharmaceuticals are the only two manufacturers left that produce Adderall. Any suggestions on what I can do? My doctor has not returned my call yet and I have 5 pills left (~2 day supply).
So this has been going on for 6 months all over the country?? Ridiculous!!! Is there any Teva Adderall that’s NOT back ordered? Or any Adderall at all for ourDr to prescribe. Are we all supposed to just keep quiet and go through withdrawals. ? I’m so pissed ..
Have your doctor change your prescription. Ask your pharmacy what they do have. Like I responded in a previous post Walgreens told me they had 20 mg IR so my doctor changed my prescription to 20 mg 3x a day instead of 30 mg 2 x a day.
Have your doctor change your prescription. Ask your pharmacy what they do have. Like I responded in a previous post Walgreens told me they had 20 mg IR so my doctor changed my prescription to 20 mg 3x a day instead of 30 mg 2 x a day.
Ok just got your comment Jodi
I’m going to call my Dr Tomorrow but first see if my Walgreens has anything? I have those 4 or 5 old Malenkrout Adderall from last month. They were so bad I had to take more then normal. I’m sure that’s going to be a problem now too. My next prescription not due till Sept 12
My pharmacy in Orlando is reporting a shortage since August 9, 2019.
All pharmacies in Wilmington DE are saying D-AMPHETAMINE SALT COMBO 30MG are back ordered with no delivery date.
Have there been any updates? I went to 7 places today in Northern California and 6 were completely out.
I'll find out today, but this isn't the first time. Each year this seems to happen. Then you'll get a different brand. The orange you speak of ones are the best. I don't like the pink instant releases, or the yellow xr's that look like gabapentin. But yes, this happens often enough.
(I've been on Adderall for almost 20 yrs)
The pink ones are corepharma, they no longer manufacture them. I’ve taken for 6 years, and not experienced a shortage like this. However, I’ve been able to fill mine. So I’m hoping everyone else here has been able to get their adderall normally VS earlier in Feb.
30mg and yes
Yes I live in GA and was getting 30mg 2x a day and for the past 2 months can't find them, even 20mg are low in supply. Finally requested 120 pills of the 10mg only problem my insurance will only fill 90. This is crazy
Central Fl west coast, in the same boat as most of you. For those of us who DEPEND not rely on adderall going w/o is like turning off your power. It's terrifying. My Dr prescribed Provigil(narcolepsy med)temporarily and is more tolerable for me versus Vyvan and other meds in adhd classes. It's not IR adderall but is better than other options. I delt w this back in 2011 and have since always tucked away my 2 days & any extra I have every 28 days & rotate my saved w my newest refill every 3 months. This saved me for almost 3 months & gave me & my Dr time to try alternatives. Just a suggestion for the future as Im sure this will happen again and we already have to much anxiety and stress. Hopefully this is helpful for some of you.
I completely understand what you mean. Literally like turning off the power, sleep for days. I’m glad your doc scripted you the provi. for temporary .
I wanted to reply to your comment because it really does help me to know that other people also struggle with the extreme fatigue and such when out of adderall . Have you been able to get them now? Thankfully I’ve been able to for the past few fills.
Any update on this? Had a huge issue last month and am due to be filled in a week and am getting anxious ill have to call 19210 pharmacies again -__-
Have your doctor tweak your dosage. It's still not available in South Florida. 30 mg. IR. I had to go from Thursday to today and yes it's like flipping a light switch. I had no energy. I literally slept all day Sunday to Monday morning my doctor was closed Friday and Monday but he rewrote my prescription for 20 mg IR 3x day from 30 mg IR 2 x a day. You cannot find 30 mg IR anywhere in South East Florida. Believe me. I tried
I have narcolepsy , last month I was shorted part of my fill . I get 120 30mg a month . Today , they still have not got in . They called to find me some at a local Walgreens , unfortunately it was Teva and I had a bad experience with Teva and the effectiveness last August and changed to malicote mfct. Yet there is none available from any manufacturers . I am scared and don't know what to do if this continues next month . I literally need this to be able get out if bed . BTW I am in Bristol , TN .
WHats the price of non-generic? Has anyone asked?
My prescription for generic Adderall was due to be refilled on March 6 and I was told by CVS (Brookfield, CT) that they were back-ordered for another week. When I inquired today, March 17, they informed me that they are back-ordered until JULY. Now I have to go back to my doctor and get a new prescription for a different drug - maybe Vyvanse which I didn't do as well on OR they said that if there is availability at a different chain of drugstores, I would still have to get a new prescription from my doctor which will most likely not be covered by my insurance. I can't believe this is happening...
July ! This can't happen
It can be happening. And I have no problem believing it. But, I come from a state that's always in the bottom 3 in the "health care" category on those official quality-of-life reports. Nothing surprises us...
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