Lannett Adderall Reviews (Page 5)
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Today I picked up my 20mg x 2 daily adderall IR Instead of my usual adderall made by teva brand i was given a new type that I have never had before... It's supposedly a newer generic version from Lannett pharmaceuticals. It looks just like teva accept it's a lighter shade of peach color and it doesn't have that sweet flavor. It's more chalky like..its early evening and I decided to try one two hours have gone by and still nothing. Humm my question is has anyone else had the opportunity to try these newer version of adderall 20mg from Lannett pharmaceuticals? I will come back in a hour or so and give an update..oh i read a different blogpost and have read that some actually liked it better than teva brand but wished for the sweet taste but they claimed to like it so let's see what others have to say thx for your opinion.

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20mg is only available in IR

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Re: Jeno712003 (# 27)

Yes.

FDA Drug Shortages: https:/­/­www.accessdata.fda.gov/­scripts/­drugshortages/­dsp_ActiveIngredientDetails.cfm?AI=Amphetamine%20Aspartate;%20Amphetamine%20Sulfate;%20Dextroamphetamine%20Saccharate;%20Dextroamphetamine%20Sulfate%20Tablets&st=c&tab=tabs-1

NDC lookup:

TEVA
https:/­/­ndclist.com/­search-advanced.php?sNDC=&sPROPRIETARYNAME=&sDOSAGEFORMNAME=TABLET&sNONPROPRIETARYNAME=Amphetamine&sROUTENAME=ORAL&sAPPLICATIONNUMBER=&sLABELERNAME=Teva&sSUBSTANCENAME=&sPHARM_CLASSES=&sDEASCHEDULE=&sRxCUI=&sDrugUses=

LANNET
https:/­/­ndclist.com/­search-advanced.php?sNDC=&sPROPRIETARYNAME=&sDOSAGEFORMNAME=TABLET&sNONPROPRIETARYNAME=Amphetamine&sROUTENAME=&sAPPLICATIONNUMBER=&sLABELERNAME=LANNET&sSUBSTANCENAME=&sPHARM_CLASSES=&sDEASCHEDULE=&sRxCUI=&sDrugUses=

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Re: Rcma (# 12)

I've had to get a prior auth before and they asked me (through my doctor,) what two or three meds I have already tried that do not suffice. Did you ever experience this hoop or need a prior auth? Wondering because I so far can only say Auro. and possibly Lannett. What is the on-patent name for Adderall, Adderall? Silly I know. Also, if I can financially swing it, I may go with the real deal. Brief thoughts?

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Re: Rcma (# 22)

Have you taken BOTH Teva and also Lannett?

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Re: Roy (# 25)

Thanks! I'm in the same bind and am totally nervous.

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Re: Jeno712003 (# 24)

Thank you for sharing those articles. I didn't know they entered an exclusive distributor agreement for the Teva Adderall in the U.S. So I guess that means that the Lannett generic is basically the only one with the same fillers as the Teva. Appreciate your detective work!

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Re: Roy (# 21)

https:/­/­www.prnewswire.com/­news-releases/­lannett-enters-into-distribution-agreement-for-generic-adderall-300809584.html

https:/­/­drugstorenews.com/­pharmacy/­lannett-to-distribute-generic-adderall

Personally, I'm afraid to make the move, but looks like I have no choice.

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Re: Jeno712003 (# 20)

It was April or May... Let me search.

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Re: Jeno712003 (# 20)

Definitely not same formula or manufacturing plant. Lannett may be purchasing TEVA's market share but they're absolutely not the same.

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Re: Jeno712003 (# 20)

I couldn't find anything on Lannett buying out TEVA. Did they just buy manufacturing rights to a portfolio of TEVA's products? If you could please share any links or press releases that would be super helpful!

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Re: Rcma (# 18)

Lannett bought out TEVA so there will be no more TEVA as we know it. Some pharmacies still some left over, but few - I tried for 90 pill of IR 20s and they could only fill 87 because that's all the had left. So, you'll have to try Lannett if you want to stick with the same 'ingredients' or the original manufacturer's 'recipe,' or try another brand. I heard from my this from my doctor, psychiatrist, and online. Also, I was instructed to try Lannett because it was a financial/business transaction and not a manufacturing decision. Personally, I'm doing that next refill. They are apparently the same so why mess with the 'original' formula??? You can obviously try another brand, but I see that as starting from scratch. Just my opinion based on professionals opinions.

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Re: nickname (# 17)

P.S. https:/­/­www.tevagenerics.com/­product/­dextroamphetamine-sulfate-tablets-usp-cii

https:/­/­www.tevagenerics.com/­product/­dextroamphetamine-saccharate-amphetamine-aspartate-dextroamphetamine-sulfate-and-amphetamine-sulfate-tablets-cii

Main Switchboard

888 TEVA USA (838.2872)
Customer Service
800.545.8800

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Re: nickname (# 17)

I called TEVA in March I believe.

Note on Suppliers: Pharmacists are not forthcoming because they all receive their orders from Amerisourcebergen, McKesson or Cardinal wholesalers. The wholesalers are the supply chain to the retailers. Walmart, CVS and Walgreens don't necessarily use the same wholesalers so shopping around is a good idea. Pharmacists will generally tell you which supplier they use. Walmart for example often uses multiple suppliers. Bottom line, one supplier may have your TEVA, while another will not. Unfortunately, Lannett, Aurobindo and KVK Tech are often cheap due to manufacturer "rebates"... The industry as a whole is mess to be honest, it's close to legal racketeering imo. You can actually find out the cost per pill being charged to the actual pharmacy, and compare it to what you pay. Believe it or not, sometimes the pharmacy is making $10 or less! So there is definitely a big financial issue impacting which brand you get! Manufacturer sells to Wholesalers then they sell to Retailer and they sell to you. Then the insurance pharmacy benefit manager (usually Caremark, Express Scripts, Optum) decides what THEY will reimburse the pharmacy. Often $10! Bottom line is this:. TEVA may be available at different pharmacies because of wholesalers/suppliers.

I know Lannett looks like TEVA. Good imposter haha. It's IR. I'm only talking IR here.

Next, TEVA will often be available in a different milligram than your rx. Pharmacists will say "I have it in 20s and 30s but not 10s" ONLY if you or doctor ask. That's why I finally had my doctor write DAW + the FDA NDC#. If you can get TEVA in a higher dosage, less tabs and split them, then do it. Point is that it's THE BRAND you're caring about.

Here is a link for Dextroamphetamine Sulfate. This is 75% of generic Adderall and really the main ingredient IMO. it tends to work more on the Central Nervous System (CNS) so it is often less speedy/jittery than Adderall, giving the alertness without as much caffeinated feeling .... everyone is different tho. Adderall is D-anmphetamine and L-amphetamine. Dextroamphetamine Sulfate is 100% D-anmphetamine.

https:/­/­dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/­dailymed/­lookup.cfm?setid=ec2d13f3-d14f-47e4-abe9-7763f95a8e94

Good luck!

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Re: Rcma (# 15)

Appreciate the response and If I may follow up:

-How long ago did you contact Teva and learn about the backorder?
-Also, I failed to specify both meds look the same (generic), is Lannett XR vs IR?
-I usually stretch my monthly script to about 45 days so I can play around titrating up +/-25% on my own and start there..

I'm unfamiliar with TEVA Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 10mg and will read up on it.

Thank you for your response

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You are drinking flat water instead of sparkling
Teva is sparkling and lannett is flat . IR is the best for allergies as there are fillers in XR that cause respiratory issues .

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Re: nickname (# 14)

I've written a few posts on this, in this thread alone. Some suggestions:

1. Ask your doctor to write DAW followed by the NDC #. My doctor is doing that and SOME pharmacies will absolutely make the effort to order it. I PERSONALLY called TEVA and they were back ordered and told me when they'd be shipping supplies again. The DAW + NDC # worked for me.
2. 2) ADJUST YOUR DOSAGE. If TEVA and Lannett aren't bioequivalent in your body then ask your Dr If you can titrate up by 25% intervals until you find a bioequivalent dose for Lannett. *Not suggesting* that you do this without Dr approval. 15 mg of Lannett could potentially work as well as 10mg Teva. As an example.
3. With your doctor's approval, chewing the Lannett could work because it's binders are less readily dissolved in the GI tract vs TEVA, which breaks down more quickly. Your Dr or pharmacist would also verify that taking Tums. Mylanta or any antacid will Increase serum levels of active ingredients.
4. Change to TEVA Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 10mg.

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Got my monthly script filled a few months back and after about 2 days I thought the pills were a placebo or something. Called Dr and they said check manufacturer on label. Sure enough it switched from Teva to Lannett. The pharmacy was able to special order the Teva with a “corporate” approval but it looks like I’ll have to do this whole dance for each refill. I’ve even considered just staying with Lannett, since it does nothing, and maybe weening myself off..

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Re: Rcma (# 12)

(For any med, including what's left of TEVA - I use IRs) Try goodrx.com = app or site. MAJOR savings that cost me far less than insurance. I get mine - what's left, at Costco. You can put in your radius and dosage and it will find the place near you. Willing to travel? Costco by far.

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Re: Jessika (# 11)

No, not exactly the same. Again, I am attempting to explain that the FDA created a misleading word called Bioequivalence. They allow 20+/-% from the Brand name. I'm in the same miserable boat as everyone else. It's an absurd regulation however the FDA will do nothing if the medication is within that < or > 20%. It's criminal, but true. Hence, the BEST bet for anyone stuck w/a crappy generic is to recalibrate your dosage for that generic. 10mg of Teva is probably like 7 Lanett. Everyone says "it sucks" but if they took 15mg they may feel fine. Look, if you're used to a 6cyl BMW and the car rental company says Luxury SUV BMW or equivalent, you may end up with a Lincoln or a Cadillac. No promises. If you accept the vehicle then your choice is either to complain constantly about how the BMW is better or just pump the gas harder to get the speed you want. Duh. after 12 years I'm probably changing to Vyvanse because I'm sick of this crap on the market but I'm just telling you like it is. TEVA is not even available for order by the largest distributors such as McKesson and cardinal. Amerisourcebergen may have it or not. Either way pharmacists have told me that Teva costs them more money than the insurance will actually pay. And the pharmacy is not going to lose money on the prescription so they'll either offer it to you for cash or they'll accept your insurance for the crap that costs significantly less. Mallinkrodt, Teva are way more expensive than AURO or Lannett. If you're willing to pay cash I'm sure you'll find somebody who will carry the more expensive medication but don't count on a large chain pharmacy dispensing any medication that costs more than the insurance reimbursement. I'm glad that you got a laugh because you sure do sound like somebody who needs one. Are you a Patent Lawyer? Have you studied parents? When any product comes off patent and you can buy Walmart brand or suave brand it will say in the corner compared to Neutrogena but it's not guaranteeing you that it's going to offer the same exact Neutrogena. However, by law they can say it is equivalent. Equivalent does not mean the same. I am as disgruntled and disgusted is everybody else but I'm hoping that people understand the game that's being played and the joke is ultimately on us but this is the joke the FDA and the pharmaceutical companies and the insurance companies have created. Call people morons as long as you want but until you understand the nature of generic pharmaceutical manufacturers and the three largest wholesale distributors and the three largest pharmacy benefit managers then you'll never understand who's controlling the medication dispensing and destroying in the United States. If you want to be smart then get a prior authorization for an on patent medication and give up trying to control the generic market because it's never going to happen unless you're a lobbyist with millions of dollars and lots of influence in Washington DC.

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Re: Rcma (# 10)

Thank you for giving me a reason to laugh today . Up to 40% different yet it’s exactly the same ? I’m well aware of the ratio . Ignorance has nothing to do with the patent either .

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