Adderall Backorder (Page 91)

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: tim (# 1800)

Yup and we are having the same issue now or are you not connected to social media.

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Re: Terry (# 1799)

You cannot sue. The DEA reduced the amount of active ingredients for Schedule II drugs more in 2023

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Re: Ryelee (# 1791)

I am glad you have been able to get your medication. I am hoping that by the time I have to fill in march that I am able to get my original dose which is the same as yours instead of trying to get by on 60 mg a day. I know some people are thinking “he should be grateful for what he has been able to get.” Which I absolutely am I just have also been on this medication for almost 15 years and I have severe adhd so even cutting back a little makes me struggle especially with work. I have been able to just go to work and about an hour before I leave I can feel myself struggling so when I get home I don’t even have the desire to do anything but get in bed. I know there are people who don’t truly need it just selling it or doing god only knows what with it but I wish they could feel how horrible it is to need a medication to basically function and not be able to get it partially because of those very kind of people. I hope everyone going forward is able to get their medicine and I am going to try my best to put a couple away each month in case this happens again end of this year and that is crazy that that is even a thought most of us have to deal with.

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Re: Ryelee (# 1791)

And the whole “40 for add and 60mg for narcolepsy.” Is just a general suggested dose. Everyone is different and it’s not illegal to get more than that suggested dose clearly. I knew a lady who was on 4 30mg a day and I think that is as high as you could possibly get no matter what.

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Re: Seankay (# 1796)

Where are you located?

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Re: BlessedLady (# 1801)

I’ve confirmed with my newly retained attorney, yea you can sue the FDA and DEA under the FTCA. I plane to send the initial administrative complaint this week (step 1). If they don’t respond in 60 days I can in fact sue for negligence and proof of loss etc. just have to follow a very specific set of rules and guidelines.

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Re: BlessedLady (# 1793)

Yes, I'm aware. I've been on this medication for 14 years. But alot of folks just started it in the last couple years, and probably don't realize it was temporary.

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Re: Terry Rains (# 1806)

Pretty much anyone can sue. Unless a judge finds the suit is frivolous. You will not find an attorney that will take the case. Unless you have the mega bucks to pay for the cost. Attorneys know these suits are a waste of time and money. You can represent yourself. You will need to be able to understand the law. Lay people rarely understand what the laws mean in a court of law.

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Re: Mauricio (# 1804)

I know someone that was prescribed Dextroamphetamine 20 mg immediate release, four times a day for 25 yrs. The guidelines are only that, guidelines. It is common for insurance companies to require Prior Authorization when the dosage is high

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Re: BlessedLady (# 1808)

I studied law but chose a different route after grad school. A few friends are attorneys, one in particular took the case and felt it would be a good challenge. I totally agree though, it is expensive which unfortunately detours a lot of people from protecting their rights.

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Re: BlessedLady (# 1809)

Pharma comy haven't manufacturered 20mg IR tabs of dextroamphetamine sulfate in 15+ years minimum.

Guidelines are NORMS and without norms tx plans become chaos and the wild West. There is something to be said for responsible dosing.

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Re: Terry (# 1806)

Only class action suits work with meds. Otherwise it's all about the 4th Estate and congressional oversight. Everyone call your confessional rep.

There's a new opinion article out, see CNBC.

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Re: Terry (# 1810)

The final outcome will be interesting. Please keep this discussion updated. Also include links to news reports and court documents

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Shire Pharmaceuticals LLC and other subsidiaries of Shire plc are responsible for unlawful motives including financial gain to induce an Adderall shortage for clinics, physicians and patients Shire also has the rights to Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamin dimesylate). Appeals Court Affirms Shire’s Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Patents Are Valid Until 2023.

Ruling bars generic versions of Vyvanse from entering market until patents expire. This is a desperate act for criminal finacial gain. Vyvanse is currently the only alternative to Adderall IR and Adderall XR. 30mg Vyvanse bid is 700$. 30mg Adderall bid is 57$. Insurance fraud?

Shire issued a statement disclaiming responsibility for the Adderall shortage. Saying "Adderall IR, the immediate-release formulation of Shire's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment, may be running short, but Adderall XR, the extended-release version--is readily available." This is a lie.

Lexington, Mass. – September 24, 2015 – Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announces today that the Court of Appeals of the Federal Circuit has upheld the summary judgment ruling of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey that certain claims of the patents protecting Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate). I am a concerned person with a disability. Shire holds the patents to Vyvanase. Fraud against Medicare medical and the general public is reprehensible and unacceptable. If you need a person to speak out or need an end users perspective.

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The plot thickens. Finally some investigative reporting that isn't just press releases from lying FDA spokespersons and pharmacies. Interesting that TODAY my pharmacist said they are told MAY will see normalization of supply... Why May I wondered? Well ... that's when Telehealth ENDS and in person appointments are mandatory. This is such an egregious and disorganized overreach by big government, undermining the integrity of doctors and mental health of patients, Their job performances, school grades, chronic fatigue and narcolepsy. The DEA needs an independent inspector general because this is idiotic:. Make a COVID policy allowing Telehealth. Then penalizing everyone and creating national mayhem.

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The Drug Enforcement Administration last Friday moved to require doctors to evaluate patients in person before writing prescriptions for controlled medications including Adderall and OxyContin when the public health emergency ends in May.

It's the agency's latest move to curb virtual overprescribing of controlled substances, which DEA administrator Anne Milgram said in a statement will widen access "while ensuring the safety of patients."

The DEA didn't respond to a request for comment about criticisms of the policy in time for publication.
How it works: After a six-month grace period, the rules would halt a patient's ability to receive some controlled substances via telehealth if the patient has never been seen in person.

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Re: Mauricio (# 1804)

I agree everyone is different and there is no one dose for everyone. I’m due for one of my scripts on Tuesday and hoping I have no issues. Due to this ongoing adderall backorder I no longer get both of my scripts on the same day.

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Re: Rcma (# 1792)

Since everyone is different and I don’t get prescribed adderall for narcolepsy I’m not overprescribed. I also did not start at my current dose it was gradually increased over a period of almost 15 years. Also your not my physician so who are you to tell me anything???? Please keep your so called medical advice to yourself

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Re: tim (# 1800)

I’m glad you pointed that out. I haven’t checked this forum in some time. After reading the newest post I started googling to find info and couldn’t find anything that was current.

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Re: Ryelee (# 1816)

Thanks I needed a good laugh!

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Re: Ryelee (# 1816)

Just ignore him. Your medication is between you and your doctor

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