It's been six months since the FDA announced a nationwide shortage of Adderall, and...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a shortage of Adderall six months ago, and Houston doctors and patients are still struggling to find the ADHD medication.Dr. Cesar A. Soutullo frequently finds himself writing prescriptions for Adderall two, three or even four times before his patients can find ADHD medication in stock at a pharmacy.announced a nationwide shortage
Certain dosages of the brand name Adderall are no longer in shortage, though manufacturer Teva continues to experience higher demand for the drug, according to the FDA. Generic mixed amphetamine salts are available from some manufacturers, but others are still experiencing supply constraints. Soutullo said he was not surprised by the increase, because the CDC estimates that more than 9.4 percent of children aged 3 to 17 in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Part of the reason for the increased demand, experts said, is expanded access to medication through telehealth. During the pandemic, the DEA suspended a rule that required an in-person examination before providers could prescribe controlled substances. Nearly 40 percent of all prescriptions for stimulants last year, compared to less than 2 percent before the pandemic, according to data from the analytics firm Trilliant Health.
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