When Will the Medication Shortage End?
Q: "I cannot find Dexedrine IR in any of the pharmacies I have tried in NY. My next option is to go back to Adderall short acting, but I’m told that is also very hard to find. Is anyone else having this problem?"
by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, Ph.D.
Yes, a stimulant medication shortage occurred towards the end of 2010. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) only allots a certain amount of stimulant drug per pharmaceutical company. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that the amount of drug allotted by the DEA is not enough to meet patient needs. Hopefully this issue will be resolved soon. For more information, see my blog post, .
Stephanie Moulton Sarkis PhD NCC LMHC is the author of four books on adult ADHD, including [[NewWindow(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1572244348/additudemagaz-20, _blank, 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADHD)]]. She is a psychotherapist, lecturer, and coach. [http://www.stephaniesarkis.com]
Terms of Service (http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/terms.html) and
Privacy Policy (http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/privacy.html).
ADDitude does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this web site is provided for educational purposes only.
See additional information at http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/disclaimer.html
New Hope Media, 39 W. 37th Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Adult ADHD | Parenting ADHD Children | ADHD Treatment | School & Learning Disabilities | About ADHD | ADHD Resources | ADHD Community
Source: When Will the Medication Shortage End?