Adderall Backorder (Page 3)
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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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There continues to be actual journalism on this supply issue, rather than the narrative put out in press releases or anecdotal social media posts. For example.... Recently the DEA said on the record that many if not ALL generic manufacturers DID NOT use their entire annual allotment of active ingredients. They can't "force" a manufacturer to produce, package and distribute. Yet they can't "take away" an allocation once it's made.

Vyvanse is now generic and 20+ manufactures have been given green lights to manufacture it... which could actually be a bad thing and a good thing. Quality control on 20 new NDC numbers...? Not pretty.

There will continue to be issues, period. Availability, distribution, pricing, quality.

With the DEA and the FDA and three National Wholesalers determining supply, what could possibly go wrong?! (Plenty)...

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Re: Gk68 (# 1923)

You're Welcome. Hope it helps.

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Re: BlessedLady (# 1917)

Thanks for this.

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Re: Jeno71 (# 1919)

I don't check lower dosages unless my normal 30 mg XR / 30 mg IR combination is unavailable.

All I can say for certain is that the previous two months I had no issue finding 30 mg, and the previous several months I could not but found that most stores in my area had the lower doses (10mg in particular) in stock in plentiful supply.

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Re: foster772 (# 1920)

Out of curiosity, why do you say that?

I know nothing about Northstar, and while Teva is a good brand, I personally prefer Sandoz so there could conceivably be other generics out there too that are better.

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Re: Hamster (# 1917)

There is absolutely no way Northstar could ever be better than TEVA...

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Re: tim (# 1915)

Are you finding that more doseages are available or more stores have items have them in stock on a regular basis?

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Re: Ken (# 1916)

Picked up script of 30mg Northstar Adderall earlier in month.

They we’re much better than Teva.,I was happily surprised as I’ve tried them all.

Clearly, the generics are - or below - the 20% leeway they have with brand but these were decent.

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Current and Resolved Drug Shortages and Discontinuations Reported to FDA:

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/drugshortages

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Re: tim (# 1915)

I found my 30s for the past two months on the first call. Walmart had Lannett I believe it was. They were horrible. I know they have a high and low threshold the active ingredient has to be within for generics. They were definitely and purposely putting as little amph/dextro as allowed by regulations. Unfortunately, this last time they had any 30s. I was able to get my doctor to call in 90 20mg IRs. Fortunately, they were not Lannett this time, and they were Epic Pharma. I think these are a little better.

Anyone know anything about mail order pharmacies? I still see my doctor in north MS, but I moved to Indiana not long ago and bought a house. I travel back and forth a lot between MS and IN. She cannot call my stuff in a pharmacy here in Indiana being out of state of course. If they dont have them in, I'm leaving without them and have to wait until I go back. I usually get my sister to get my script and meet me halfway if it's going to be awhile.

I read mail order pharmacies can ship 60 or 90 days of ADHD medication to your home. Since I'm basically in two states, does anyone know if I can see the doctor in MS and have her call them in to ship to me at my residence in Indiana? I don't have time to try and find a doctor here in Indiana. I hate Indiana's state regulations. I thought the south was conservative, but they don't have anything on Indiana. Lol.

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Personally, Ive found the supply in my area to be pretty good in the last couple months. Had some trouble finding 30 mg up until last month (doc had to write x90 10mg instead), but the pharmacies I tried all seemed to have the lower dosages in good supply. And last month I found my 30 mg tablets first-try.

Don't know if I'm just lucky but I figured with how dead this thread has been that things are actually improving.

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Re: Bp01 (# 1901)

WTH??? This is terrible news! When will anyone see the role telehealth played in the amount of Adderall (and other controlled meds) we are having problems obtaining? It's like the DEA has a box of rocks for brains! I'm losing faith quickly... When will COVID stop being the excuse for EVERYTHING???

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Re: Rob (# 1910)

I’ve had excellent luck with Wallgreens up in New Hampshire through the whole shortage last year. In December they gave me some weird epic brand that was pretty awful, but they’ve had a Teva again for months.

Also CVS mail away had some through the whole shortage last year they were just kind of weak but better than nothing.

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WINDER LABORATORIES LLC is now entering the supply pipeline. Anyone have any experi with their generics?

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It's been out of stock for over a month here. Estimated restock date is July 17.

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Re: tim (# 1909)

Walgreens and Dade County - I'm in Miami Beach. I'll try to call other pharmacies tomorrow since I'm running short of pills.

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Re: Rob (# 1908)

What pharmacy and in what area? Have you tried other pharmacies?

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Re: tim (# 1907)

Unfortunately I've been unable to get my prescription filled here in South Florida - it's been over ten work days already. Hope you guys are getting your meds in time and to finally get this backorder ordeal over for good.

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Re: Ken (# 1906)

Nobody posting here is a good sign, for sure!

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Re: BlessedLady (# 1905)

Nobody has posted here in a while. I searched, and it still said shortage was still happening. I called pharmacy, and they actually had 30 mg IRs in stock.

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