Adderall Backorder (Page 18) (Top voted first)

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?

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Re: DotOV (# 698)

Hey. I'm sure someone has an agreement with the adderall 30mg, not working..I mean zip nothing..the only reason I would ask for the vyvanse would only be hopefully for just a few months, I do have insurance but vyvanse is a higher tier 4 which means my copay is $95, I understand that to some without insurance that's on the cheap side. But I take other meds to with higher copays..I have used vyvanse 70mg. And it doesn't kick in for about an hour, but when it does, it does a good 14 or so hours..the other one I was thinking about is the generic ritalin..but I have never had it so I have no info..now I could afford that one...today I decided to take 2 back to back to experiment? Still zip, I don't get it.. I know about another medschat group that talks about the 30mg not working.. they all feel the same way..however when I could not find my 20mg I had no choice to get them to see for my self..I also started a medschat thread, it's called 2019 adderall shortage nationwide. I believe that's the name lol..but someone posted with an explanation about what's up, it hard to explain what they. I will go back and check it out and get back with you.

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Yes I'm finding the same problem I live in Atlanta Georgia I was able to get half of my prescription of adderal 30 mg and told they don't know when I'll get the remainder but it is a nationwide or national shortage I guess we'll just have to wait won't we

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FYI...I live about 25 miles northwest of Shreveport, LA and our local Walmart is experiencing a shortage as of today (March 20).

I was handed back my prescription and the pharmacist said "good luck in finding this as we've had it on backorder for a while now."

Luckily, in my case, the only other pharmacy in our small town of Vivian, LA had it available...but I remember VERY vividly the shortage of 2010-2012...that was a MISERBLE time. It was also before ObamaCare started, so I had to pay cash for my prescription. I was taking 30mg x2/day at the time and paid only about $15-$20 per month. When the shortage started I was given sticker shock when the price jumped to almost $100 a month for the same dose.

Today I take 20mg 2/day and that was what I was told was out of stock. I don't know about the other dosage pills, however.

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Re: Roxanne 56 (# 704)

Really? I was told I couldn’t purchase half of my Rx adderall 20 mg 3x daily (so 45 20 mg IR) and then legally come for the rest (45 more) once they were stocked due to it being controlled? They told you that you could do that?

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Re: Bob (# 718)

I live in southwest Florida, month ago my adderall 20mg was out of stock everywhere, so my doctor changed it to 30mg x one and a half. I took that for 4 months, now today I am due for my refill, they tell me it's out of stock, thank God I had an extra script for the 20mg,x2...I actually liked the 30mg better,..don't know why?. They are both from Walgreens, both from the same brand ..teva,..it's the only one I will except..once I decided to go elsewhere a mom an pop shop,.didn't even think to ask what brand, brought it home and couldn't believe it, I don't know the type, looked like a small white stop sign, ever since I have always went to Walgreens for the oval orange, either 20mg or 30mg..does anyone knows what causes this to happen?.. now I also take buprenorphine 8mg, I finally found the new Rhodes which was difficult, took them for 5 months or so..and boom back order,

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Re: Wendy (# 737)

Amen & Preach! What you’ve expressed in your post is nearly identical to my current situation; from our careers to what you’re experiencing & your feelings on the situation.

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Re: Lynn (# 738)

I had to do my own research on why there is a shortage. MEDICAID!!! Apparently Medicaid only paid for generics, recently changed to only get name brand. Therefore the two companies that made generic immediately stopped making it. Imagine that???

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The reason is Lannett bought out TEVA and therefore there is no TEVA as we know it. They distribute it and have a new (well, relatively new) deal with them.

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Re: Shifty nightshifter (# 745)

Lost my job. The difference (for me, between Teva/Lannett generics are night and day)
Had I known, I would have prepped better for this.

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Re: CB (# 753)

No company makes the “name brand”- this has taken me months to finally sort out a straight answer from my pharmacist & it’s been a nightmare. Teva is technically the company who makes the name brand. I paid out of pocket for years for the Teva Rx which ranged from $78-$130. IR has been around $78 for a 60 pill @ 30mg supply for at least 2 years. I haven’t been able to get Teva for 3 months now with my pharmacy telling me that brand is on back order. Now, my CVS just said some of their stores have it in stock & the same refill will cost $258. I can’t tell if the issue is the pills are available but the price tag is high, or if they’re just not available at all.
The Sandoz generic I’ve been on for the last 2 months is basically like not being medicated at all. It’s been extremely difficult & my quality of life has plummeted.

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Nope, nothing for months with exception of 10mg IR. Still no 20mg or 30mg IR, ER, nada in Orange County, Ca. Also hear none in LA county either. A lot of people are either going without or changing to something else. Your pharmacy likely has its hands tied. My refill is usually 10-14 days late just to wait for 10mg tabs. Hope this helps

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I've been waiting a week for 5mg XR at Walgreens. After reading here, it sounds like I shouldn't be counting on it getting filled anytime soon.

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I have called 51 different pharmacies and all are on back order. Even sams club and costco. How can this happen? Im so confused and will be jobless by the time the shortage is over

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New Orleans here. Not one single pharmacy has had adderall in any dosage for over three weeks now. Not one. I’ve been taking this medication for about two years and I’ve never seen an outage this widespread and certainly not for this long. I contacted Teva, the manufacturer of the Walgreens generic. Two weeks ago they said they just shipped a large quantity to AmerisourceBergen, Walgreens wholesaler, and had another large shipment about to ship. Contacted AmerisourceBergen and they refused to give me any information whatsoever. So the issues appears to be with them, not the manufacturer or pharmacy. Unfortunately they won’t help.

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Having trouble filling in Michigan as well - metro Detroit area. The Walgreens I fill at has not had the generic IR adderall 30 mg since September. I had to temporarily switch to a Walmart that has them, but they too are having trouble getting it. Last two times I filled, they were out that day and I had to wait until they had another delivery. It’s unbelievable really. The lack of transparency is probably the most frustrating part. No one has answers as to why there’s a shortage. I’ve been on this stuff since I was 15. I’ll probably be on it for the rest of my life. This has been a massive disruption. I legitimately cannot get my work done. I have seriously considered trying to buy online from rogue pharmacies because I simply don’t know if I’m going have to go without it for an extended period of time. Thankfully January is right around the corner.

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Yeah I’ve been having problems as well with getting my 15mg adderall filled by CVS in Mass. The past 3 months every time I go in to fill my 15mg dose, I am told that it is on back order while my 5mg dose has always been in stock (Different manufacturers). I never had any problems with CVS until 3 months ago.

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Re: BlessedLady (# 834)

This has nothing to do with adderall. This is about ephedrine

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Re: Todd (# 855)

Hey Todd I’m just a customer of theirs brother! They prob do but even if they don’t have it in stock they will order it and have it the next day. Thank me later.

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Has anyone in South Florida been able to fill a script? My script is electronic, so i cant just take it nd fill at another pharmacy.. This is getting quite concerning.... From what i was told by the pharmacist, this is not a "Walgreens" problem. Its a shortage at all pharmacies... :(

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Re: me (# 867)

Yes. The shortage is a nightmare for sure. No one seems to be able to tell me wtf id the reason for all this. LANNETT Pharmaceuticals is the manufacturer of the drug and seems like they have only been in Adderall business for a year.

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