Is anyone here also experiencing an Adderall generic IR shortage as of February 2019?

While researching where to find a *true equivalent* generic methylphenidate (because my brand is now unavailable), I saw that two manufacturers of Long-acting Concerta were being looked at by the FDA because different versions of the drug use a different chemical, "delivery system" and according to the FDA, theirs were inferior long-acting delivery process, making the medicine shorter acting (and inconsistent?). The makers said they stand by their products and will not pull them from shelves. The FDA says the drugs are not harmful, just not as good and wants them pulled. FDA contends that Long-acting versions of drugs take more manufacturing expertise; insinuating that these two versions are not up to par. Because of the situation, some pharmacies may not be dispensing these versions. There *could* be a similar situation with your extended release Adderall and maybe if you do your own research you can find out. Hope this helps.

I am in Tennessee- shortage here, also. I went to my regular Publix pharmacy on 2/4 to refill and they told me about the shortage. I normally take 3 20 mg IR daily- Teva brand. They recommended to call and find out what pharmacies DID NOT carry Teva brand, because that is what is backordered. They also said they thought CVS carried a different brand. I ended up getting my refill at CVS and it has been horrible. The brand is Aurobindo and they do absolutely nothing. In fact, the only thing that keeps me from thinking they may be completely placebo, is that I feel WORSE: more scattered, increased fluid retention, and increased drowsiness. They literally put me to sleep. I have been on Adderall for 10 years and I am certain that these pills are not regulated properly, and do not fall within the percentage of active ingredients “required” by generics. An extra dose does not increase effectiveness. Pharmacies are selling us fake pills like they were pressed in someones basement. This is absurd.

Southern California here {20mg / IR / Teva-Generic} ... Today, 4 days AFTER I handed over my paper script to my regular WalMart pharmacist they told me, "sorry, it's back-ordered at the warehouse, we have no idea when we'll have it". It took an 'act of congress' to get the paper script back and now every pharmacy I have checked in with is telling me they have no idea when they will get more, but when they do, it will go to their regular customers. -- This is definitely a situation that could adversely effect my job and employment status, so I'm at a loss as to what to do now.

I am in Jacksonville, Florida area and have not been able to fill my 20 mg generic Adderall since my Dr. prescribed it to me on February 1st. This is RIDICULOUS.

For 2 months I’ve been having the same problem. I called my DR who said this was widespread and many ppl are calling in for the same issue of the medication being backordered (none in stock and no idea when it will be in). I tried Walmart who said that the extended release was available but not the IR. My prescription is for IR 20mg like all of the other ppl are writing the peach oval ones in a generic. I live in Orlando with a countless number of pharmacies and all chains are saying the same thing.
(Walmart pharmacist stated it’s walmart as a whole in this area that’s completely out not just their store)

Last month I was able to fill my generic Adderall prescription of 20mg at a local family pharmacy in DC. The only problem was the manufacturer is Aurobindo instead of Teva. Pharmacist said Teva wasn’t in stock. Not a fan of Auro at all!

As of a couple weeks ago every pharmacy in our area (Eastern Idaho) was “back-ordered” on the 20mg Teva/Barr pills. They did have the 10mg Teva/Barr’s then, but I just called the only pharmacy open this late on Saturday’s (Walmart) and they are currently out of the 10mg, 20mg, and 30mg generic (Teva/Barr). They said they have gotten some in since last week even as recently as yesterday, but already ran out. I see this as a good sign though, since there’s at least some movement as far as restocking is concerned. And to clarify it is only the Teva/Barr generic that is in short supply, they said they have plenty of brand name in stock, and we filled at Albertsons a week or so ago since they stock Sun Pharmaceuticals as their generic instead of Teva/Barr.

I'm in the Atlanta area and there's also a shortage here. My sister is a pharmacist in SC and she said it's the same there. They can't get any 10mg or 20mg in.
What the Hell is going on?? I take Adderall for narcolepsy and this is a nightmare!

Same here in NC. Called to refill and was told it’s backordered until March. So frustrated.

Central Alabama all big name pharmacy's r out of 20mg & 30mg but, I found 30mg at family pharmacy. I usually get 20mg but my Dr. Was aware of shortage and changed my dosage but still wasn't easy to find.
Health Mart pharmacy they r all independently owned & operated here.

In Marietta, Georgia. I have been having trouble for 2 months. My pharmacy that I had been using forever said see if my doctor could switch me to a different dose altogether, or to two 10 mg instead of 1 20 mg (That would cost double).

When I told my doctor, he said they were not on national backorder and that my pharmacy was trying to make extra money. I then had it sent to Pubilx, where my husband has been filling his. They said the same thing. They said they could fill it this time, but they didn't know when they would get more.

Called several pharmacies in the area, but all said the same thing. There is clearly a shortage that isn't being reported for some reason. I am going to see if my doctor will up my dose a little so that I don't have any gaps in my meds. It seems to only be the 20 mg IR. I also take 20 mg XR, and there have been no issues with that one.

Alabama - can confirm all pharmacist claim a shortage on adderall (generic) in 20mg and 30mg. Name brand is unaffected according to their stock in store and warehouse.

Pharmacist(s) told me to have my script changed to 10mg. Called the doctor and he said the same. Apparently 10mg is plentiful at the moment. Everything else is short.

South Florida DEFINITELY has a shortage. Got prescription yesterday and didn't know about the shortage until I was about to leave my doctor's office. Went to 10 different pharmacies until 9PM last night and every one said the same thing. "Backordered". If anyone knows where to find it, please let us know. My wife needs her prescription today and she has a really hard time when she runs out. I'll be taking off work to find a pharmacy that has this much needed medicine.

Southern New Hampshire here and to answer your question, yes. All pharmacies I have called said that they are back ordered and don’t know when they will be getting it in. This is awful.

In west coast Florida. Have called six pharmacies this morning, all are out of Adderall, none know when they will get it, it is "backordered." I never dreamed this could happen, I received my refill script a week ago and put off getting it filled because I still had some left at home. After reading just now about the shortage in 2011 caused by the manufacturers, I wonder if we will get these scripts filled any time soon.