Adderall Backorder (Page 14)

I take generic Adderall 20 mg for narcolepsy and there is not one local pharmacy that has it in stock. I have never had this problem before. The pharmacies are saying that it's on backorder from the manufacturer. Is anyone else having problems getting their scripts filled?

REPLY

REPORT

I use to use hospital pharmacies also. I didn't know they would stock adderall but they are a full pharmacy. What brand did they carry? I was told that the out of stock problem would be over now and regular stock should be available. I sure hope so. :-) I don't have the time to worry about how to get my medication. It's so ridiculous.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

AHHHH, not liking the sound of things again and I am due for my refill and have neither the time, patience, or gas to be driving around AGAIN , only to be told "BACKORDER." Geezus, I checked the FDA website and they are not on the shortage list so WTF? *UPDATE* from my last post, I found my last months script at Walmart, amazingly, BUT, they are made by a manufacturer that I have never used before , and they are white instead of the usual orange, and it may be a mind thing, but I SWEAR they do not work as well. The brand is called MAL..and I am not sure what it stands for. This is really getting out of hand and more and more frustrating. I live in Altamonte Springs, Florida (Orlando) and I hope I can find them somewhere, does anyone have any leads on info or where they have them around here? Thank you! :) Best of luck to all!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Hey KC I live in St. Cloud Fl. ..I have been trying to fill my Adderall 20mg script since January! !! I havr been to EVERY pharmacy from name brand to mom and pops in a 70 mile radius and have been unable to find it. You were lucky! I have also checked the fda site and its not listed...I filled out a drug shortage form while on the site though. I just had to have my daughter's pediatrician change hers to Vyvanse bc of this (huge price difference! ) I see my doctor tomorrow and may have to change also...I'm a nurse and its hard enough with day to day activities without having to actually use my brain when at work and not on my medications! People should never have to be without medications..no matter what it is! Good luck to everyone.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Lol, I live in Bradenton and have been to 2 different Walgreens, Sam's, & Walmart . They all say there is a shortage.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

yup no addies in jax,fl either sumthing about a mixer ingredient some crap.
with drawls suck I yell at my dog alot :(

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Same here in ny. I was told Monday they will have it but who knows

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

So aggravated! Thankfully I saved a weeks worth from my last RX because I prepared for this, although I hoped I would not have to. It sounds like this issue isn't going away anytime soon though and that is really an issue with me, because no one should have to be without their prescribed medications all because of some strange shortage. Hey St Cloud! Sorry I didn't catch your name before writing this. I was on Vyvanse before Adderall, and it didn't do anything for me, so I hope it works for your daughter! :) I guess I was lucky to find them at Walmart last month, it seems like they are the only place anyone has luck...Good luck peeps, I am going to try again in a few days and will update then. :)

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

I live in the Tampa area and i just got mine filled at Publix in Riverview, FL. They just got a shipment today!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I used to live in Tampa/Brandon area! Now I am in Orlando, Fl, might have to make a drive...lol. Are they the generic Orange ones?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

They are generic (pink) 20mg

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

"NOPE"! ~ ~ KC, it is NOT in your mind! lol. i've experienced the same effects! =) some dr.s agree it's true cuz of the diff ingredients an some dr.s say it doesn't make a diff, the stUpid dr.s say tht! lol. but you're not the only one!!! ;)
. . . .also a bit of advice to you an everyone, 1rst of all, anyone try COSTCO?!? well, what "I" did, was find out in person from the pharmicist, what they DO HAVE in stock an get your script rewritten!!! then before your next appt. ask again to avoid having to get a rescript an tell your dr. what's going on.
. . . .i have actually gotten my last 2 scripts alot easier this way! some pharmacies DO have diff mg's but fail to volunteer that info!!!! the 20mg's are most written an that's what everyone is saying where the biggest shortage is. i read they use diff ingredients in diff mg's an 20's are the most in demand.
. . . .so try that! an i hope it helps! good luck ya'll =D ~ Sharon

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Same here. And this isn't the first time. But it is the first time the pharmacy is telling me more than a week to get my script in. I take it for narcolepsy too. Good to know I'm not the only one!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Hello again :-) I just filled and got a brand I never had before, in Generic Adderall, I have had it in generic pain meds.. But anyways, it is mallinckrodt brand.. It tastes soo bad, like a after taste of chemichals, does not seem to work , and makes me feel a bit strange... I have had Barr/Teva (same company now) and then I had the Corepharma and then a long time ago the original Adderall name brand, no longer made... But this is terrible, and now I am stuck with them until I go back to my DR. in a month... I changed to a 30 from 20 due to the 20mg shortage... I am soo ma that i need to take this garbage for 30 days, as I am sure there is nothing that can be done... Not like paying for a tool at home depot, you can bring it back if it does not work... It is sooooo crazy how each generic brand of Mixed amphetamine Salts differ... EVERY brand I have tried reacts different.... This one make me sick to my stomach, like it has large amounts of Lactose ( in milk) in it and makes me feel sick as I am lactose intolerant, but can have cheese and some dairy without issues. Not to keep going on and on, but there should be a way to have this issue resolved in a case like this... It is a pure fact it is not normal, it falls apart into crumbs when you try to snap it in half, And I cant find much info on the images online, it just says M with a square box on the back and 30 on the front and is in the shape of a octagon

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Thank you Sharon! :) I tried Costco yesterday, they were out until "maybe next week." Though Publix did say they just did not have the 20 mg in stock..so...yeah, my Dr will re-write it for another MG...but it still is not going to be a gurantee that we find that one. SO ANNOYED! I really appreciate your response! I tried Publix, Walmart, and then Costco..I will try some private pharmacies on Monday because this is out of control. I will update as I find out more! :) Good luck everyone!!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 2

Same here in Boston, MA

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

You are certainly not the only one. This is crazy! I agree with Sharon, and thank you for the advice! I will get my Dr. to re-write it for a different strength and hopefully I will have luck. Still not listed on the FDA shortage list so I am not sure as to why this is still an issue and has been since the new year. I have had slight issues before, but only for a matter of a few days, never months! Sucks that we can't get our medication that we are prescribed and need. :(

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Shortage here in metro Houston. One walgreens in Baytown, Tx told me three months. I have another small pharmacy I'm going to try tomorrow.

Every month since Christmas I've dealt with this. Sick of it.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 2

I had to take 15 less from Walgreens in Orlando FL. I get the orange 20s that's the only ones I've had. Is there a better Brand from somewhere else I can try? Dont know much about these only been on for 5 months. I thought filling oxys back in the day was a pain. This sucks and I'm not about to drive all around Orlando. I hope they get this shortage over control soon ...

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Angie, you got lucky even with that! Right when this first became a problem, Yep Ross, around Christmas, I had to take over HALF less of my 60. NO BUENO!! :( Angie, what part of Orlando are you in? I am in Altamonte and have tried Costco, Publix, and Wal-Mart with nada, I would take half my script at this point. This is so annoying! These drug companies need to get it together!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 2

I'm in apopka now but have always lived off Red Bug Lake Rd I just go to 1 or 2 different Walgreens in APopka.. I won't drive around. Don't have time or energy for it. I think I've established a pretty good relationship with my pharmacist so they usually will always fill it for me if they have it.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 2

I am looking for fiorinal in tablet form ,,the manufacture has on backorder to be determined,,the capsules do not work f...

7 REPLIES

Ziac 5/6.25 mg Mylan Generic l have been taking this medication about 3 yrs now and become therapeutic, but 2 months ago...

2 REPLIES

Why are the manufacturers allowed to put a specific medicine that is used by millions of children and their bodies are a...

1 REPLY

why is exforge backordered? ## I'm sorry, I can't find any information listing it as being backordered, or stati...

1 REPLY

I live in southwest Florida and I have not been able to get my Rx in over a month now! I'm frustrated. Is anyone els...

1 REPLY

I have been unable to get Clozapine (generic for Clozaril) since Feb. 2019 at my regular pharmacy alledgely due to "...

5 REPLIES

I live in Sacramento, ca and I went to CVS and Walmart and both of them said they were on back order. Cvs carrier Mylan ...

4 REPLIES

Seems that most of the generic Ritalin manufacturers are back ordered. All the pharmacies I have called are out. Is ther...

1 REPLY

Cant find these chewable tables anywhere, pharmacy says was discontinued. Pharmacist ordered me akedamin tablets as alte...

4 REPLIES

I used to take oxycodone and oxycontin but they are impossible to fine. I switched to methadone and diladid and am now h...

9 REPLIES