Adderall Backorder (Page 65)

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: Rcma666 (# 1268)

This was an interesting read--adhdrolIercoaster. I had to switch from brand name Adderall to generic in 2019 due to the cost. I was finding Barr then Teva at Walgreens until early 2020.

I have no idea how I will proceed. My doctor said today they didn't know of any pharmacy that was taking new patients for Adderall.

Publix was not helpful.

MY OPINION is the DEA and FDA are hoping those of us who require Adderall to function will just go away and die.

It also makes me wonder how many non controlled generic drugs are sub standard. Could that be causing deaths among unsuspecting people with heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, etc.

The Quora and Reddit forums on ADHD and Adderall do not seem to discuss the shortage.

When I became stable on Adderall in 2007, I stopped doing research.

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Re: Cyr (# 1281)

@cyr
If you are in Palm Beach County I can almost guarantee you that a Publix west of Military will fill a 2 month supply for a new costumer. If it's a Medicare issue that makes Publix have certain compliance rules, I can't say. But Rhodes 30mg tabs are decent (relative to the low baseline of quality these days) and Lannett 15mg are available I'm told. MALLINKRODT Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 10 mg IR tabs at Publix is also an option. I spoke to them today and they said their warehi shows in stock. Again, Palm Beach County.

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Re: Rcma (# 1282)

Anybody in Miami-Dade area know where to find 30mg tablets. I have called numerous Publix, CVS and Costco and they all have the same response. “That medication is on backorder” with no timeframe of when it will be back in stock.

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Re: Rcma (# 1282)

Thank you. I am in Fort Pierce. My doctor is closing for vacation starting tomorrow. I am stuck until the 25th (I am sure I won't be able to get though to office the day they are back-24th). I will have enough Focalin to last until Aug1. Medicare turned down the exception for 3 tabs a day.

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Re: Rcma666 (# 1268)

I can't even find Aurobindo anywhere, anyone that has anything is always that s****y Alvogen brand, those are the ones who even tell me what they have, since they don't give me a paper script.

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Re: Sp33dy (# 1265)

Aurobindo sucks, but then Alvogen and Lannet came along... God Alvogen is the only one thats available anywhere near me, and it makes Aurobindo look effective.

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I want to cry! But tears of happiness. Like many of you, I picked up my prescription last month from Walgreens and never thought to check it before I left. Next day I realized they had given me a brand called Camber. It has been the worst month of my life. I had been dealing with Covid for 3 weeks and a few days after that I was hit with the worst food poisoning/stomach virus of my life. It brought on debilitating fatigue and depression that was no doubt made much worse by this terrible medication! Ima stay at home mom thankfully, but still couldn’t barely muster the energy to brush my daughters teeth or change her diaper..I’ve been taken 2-3 hour naps everyday. Something I’ve never done before. The depression has been the worst of all. Last week I called the pharmacy and explained how bad this med was for me if there was any remote possibility they could either order me only Teva or Sandoz but I cannot take this poison from Camber ever again. They notated my account and said they would try. Two days ago I called again and said my refill was coming up and I wanted to see if they had any luck securing the correct manufacturer. This was about 10 min before closing. She put me on hold to check the safe she said. About 5 min later she came back and said, there was enough in the safe that she would set mine off to the side with my name on it but that they weren’t really supposed to do that though she would for me this time. Today was my pickup day and I was so nervous in the waiting line, I couldn’t stand. They handed me meds and lo and behold! It was Teva!! I feel like such a crazy person being this excited. I just wanted to share to let others know don’t be afraid to be persistent and make sure to explain to your pharmacist what this med is doing. There may not be enough for everyone, but for those that are really sensitive to manufacturers it is worth bringing to their attention so you don’t have to accept something else that is so toxic to your body!

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Re: AR (# 1287)

Was this at Walgreens?
So happy your going to get back on track. Teva is the only one I can take and have heard they are closing plants. Backordered until Aug 1 in Ohio.

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Yes just left my local pharmacy. Have you tried a Walgreens? I can’t find it anywhere near me

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When I first posted this message I had went to Teva to try and find out if there was a shortage of medication or not. I sent a message asking if they were back ordered or was the pharmacy I go to just not wanting to get it for me. I did get a reply about a week ago saying that I should go to Walgreens that they had shipped some to their supplier. I am glad you all are getting yours. I have a problem with the Walgreens in my area and that is they don't approve of the medication or this is the feeling I get when trying to get them to order it for me. They have never gotten the Teva brand or any for me. They just stall and say they don't know when they will get them I have been out of medication since last part of June. My pharmacy has my prescription but are not able to get them and offer Camber brand. I just left it and have not let it get to me. I am not functioning well. What else is new? I have all but given up on being "Normal".

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Re: Debbie M in California (# 1290)

This is just awful. Suggestions that have worked for me:

1) DUMP Walgreens if they aren't working for you. For every pharmacist who is cold, unhelpful, uncaring and useless (been there done that), I have found 10 who are caring and genuinely helpful m Especially the women... get a new pharmacist! Develop a relationship.

2) Ask about every dose. I hear no no no on 30s. But when I ask about 10s or 15s suddenly they say "yes I have Teva in 15s". !!! Unreal. Ask them to check everything from 5s to 30s. Even Teva who said they shipped.... What does were shipped?

3) Ask your doctor for generic Zenzedi/Dexedrine if your pharmacist can get that medication in TEVA/Barr.

My heart goes out to everyone because I have been using MALLINKRODT and Rhodes for a few months and despite having OK and not so OK days ...on the whole I look back and say "no, it's been a really unproductive and more challenging few months and I'm getting to the point where I assume I'm not going to have energy or mental focus."

So sorry you are losing quality of life because of ignorance and profits. As I said to my doctor once - it's a bimonthly nightmare of humiliation and anxiety to get a refill. It's like medication refill PTSD.

I have also felt off for months, like I have early onset dementia and at times chronic fatigue - like I can't wake my brain up, or just put off errands and phone calls because I "can't find the energy or be bothered.". It's really a major quality of life issue.... any stigma around this medication is shameful and pharmacists should be reported and called out for unethical behavior.

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Re: Cyr (# 1275)

I'm not the right person to ask. Because I'm currently being so under-dosed compared to what I'd been prescribed for more than 20 years, I wind up taking either 1 and 1/4 of the 30 mg pills or in this case 1 of the 30 mg and 1/2 of the 20 mg which happens to be the Camber. Because I'm taking a 30 mg Teva and 1/2 of a 20 mg Camber, I don't really notice that they might be crappy. Sorry that I'm no help on this. Take care.

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Re: Rcma (# 1291)

I agree, DUMP WALGREENS PHARMACY. They're a nightmare. Wait on hold for an hour to call & find out they're always out of stock or go to pick up a script & wait in line for another hour

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Re: babymilli0naire (# 1293)

Enough of this. They're not the only game in town.

I am finding Supermarket pharmacies are generally nicer. :)

Right at my local Publix could get Lannett 15mg tabs, Rhodes 30mg. Generic Dexedrine/Zenzedi by MALLINKRODT. No issues.

I tried my old CVS on a chance and immediately got a #128 10 mg TEVA/ Barr generic Zenzedi/Dexedrine. Immediate no wait

Something is awry with Walgreens..... In particular. Idk

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Re: Just Jamie (# 1288)

Yes! Walgreens! Clearly they can get SOME….convinced this is a greed issue and not a true back order one. Already getting anxiety for next month not sure i’ll get so lucky again.

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Re: AR (# 1295)

Walgreens told me that they are not able told order brand name adderall xr 30mg for the last 2 weeks. I've been getting it their for 3 years with no issue as I hate the generics! It looks like I'm gonna be stuck with a generic version this month and I'm not happy. Any idea what's going on here? I can't start switch pharmacies monthly.

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Re: rcma (# 1294)

Rcma, you are taking 40mg of dextroamphetamine daily. Is that 2x10mg twice a day?

I self medicated with Dexedrine and other amphetamines in the 1970s long before a diagnosis but when they were readily available from many doctors. I did take the spansules. I also took Desoxyn which was pharmaceutical methamphetamine. May be the reason I don't get "speedy" on Adderall. These were brand name drugs as there were few if any generics available way back then.

I realize those days are gone but my next best choice would be the dextroamphetamine if I can find a generic that works without massive side affects.

Thanks again for that information as I wasn't aware Dexedrine was still prescribed.

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Re: Debbie M in California (# 1290)

Debbie, I am sorry you are having the same issues I am with Walgreens and not being able to find anything that works to make life functional.

Even the independent that I used for years would not order the Teva for me. I don't know of the same pharmacist/ owner is there. I haven't seen him. He was very accommodating for years

It is no different than being insulin dependent as long as it is taken as prescribed. I don't know why pharmacists don't understand this. It is a type of bias and discrimination.
Self-righteous people see ADD/ADHD as a moral failure. That attitude is sickening to me.
I hope you get some relief. It's debilitating!

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Re: Cyr (# 1298)

I had the same issue last month, and the adderal they gave me was by manufacturer Cambria which was not Teva. It did not work the same. However, last Thursday I had my Dr appt and decided to call Walgreens on my way. I told them I pay out of pocket for this med, so if they don't have the one I want then they can send to Walmart who takes my insurance. Suddenly, they have 2 bottles they fill from for the Teva. I pay $30 for it through goodrx discount. It's worth it to me because Teva is what actually helps me function with my ADD. Others can make me grind my teeth or sick to my stomach. Two feelings I'm not looking for. Hope that long story helps.

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Re: AR (# 1287)

Same thing happened to me last month. It was Cambria is what I think you meant. No effect whatsoever. Had my dr appt last Thursday and called Walgreens to see, and told them that I will have my dr send it somewhere else if they don't have Teva. My insurance isn't accepted at Walgreens, so I pay out of pocket because Teva works and nobody has had it since 2020 except Walgreens. They had 2 bottles they fill from and said they would make sure I would get Teva for last Saturday pickup and I did thankfully. *Advice when picking up any scripts. Always check before you leave pharmacy because if they are wrong, they have to take back. Once you leave, it's against the law for them to take back a prescription. Especially a controlled.

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