Shortage Of Oxycodone In Las Vegas

I have an illness that caused extreme pain and the inability to walk. At least with pain meds I can get around. I can no longer find any pharmacy to fill my medications. Even the pharmacy that I am a long term client. I can even get it there. Please help. I am not looking forward to bed sores.

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Unfortunately, shortages are experienced almost every year.

When it comes to controlled substances, such as Oxycodone, each manufacturer is only allowed to produce a certain amount per year, once they have hit that amount, they must stop manufacturing, unless they request and receive special dispensation to produce more, or until they receive their new allotted amount for the next year. The amount they are each allowed to produce of each controlled substance is based on the prior years production, and demand for the given medications.

Most years, this results in a shortage, at some point, as demand exceeds the allowed supply.

Ref: CaseText Controlled Sunstance Code 82.3

The only suggestions I can make is to speak to your doctor about possibly trying an alternative medication, until you can get regular prescription filled, or speak to your pharmacist to see what they do have available, as your doctor may be able to prescribe alternative dosages in the meantime. For example, if you usually take 40mgs, and it isn't available, you might be able to take two 20mg tablets.

The FDA warns that Oxycodone carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth.

Ref: Medline Plus Oxycodone

Is there anything else I can help with?

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