Adderall Backorder (Page 5)

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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I just checked up on this since I am now down to a week's supply of generic adderall xr. my nightmare started 8/18/11 when i submitted my 3 month rx for generic adderall ir 5 mg. since i am bi-polar w/ add, i must have flexibility with my meds on a daily basis, so i WAS taking 5-10mg ir 6am, 10mg xr 9am, 10mg 1pm, occasionnally i would need to bring down the ir to 5mg in the morning or skip a 10mg xr in the afternoon and go to a 5mg ir. since my patterns follow my hormone cycle (female!), this is a dizzying roller-coaster for me and my drs. BUT it was working... until I had to submit my rx in august. it was on backorder, they were waiting for shipment, etc etc, until i had less than a week until my rx would expire. i had to change to a 10mg rx, which meant driving 40 miles to my dr (from work is only 10, but from home is 40!) to p/u the new rx. then it took more than 2 weeks for them to have enough to fill even a 30 day rx.
i had to go through 4 rx's to get any new meds:
90 day rx for 5mg generic adderall
30 day rx for 10mg generic adderall
90 day rx for ritalin - also nonexistent
finally was able to use a 90 day rx for generic foculin 10mg, and pharmacist was kind enough to give me what he had even though it was less then the rx.
this is also the drug my son takes in rx form. (fyi, his meds are coming up for renewal, too - he's 8 and state tests are coming - fabulous!)
BOTTOM LINE - it took over 8 weeks and 4 rx's to get a med that sorta works. i'm not thrilled with the new results after being on it for weeks and i am still rationing it out to last until jan 2012 when they say the shortage will end. i'm not confident at all as my company is restructuring our dept and we are all being reviewed per our productivity as to what tasks we may have in the future!! ps.. my productivity is in the toilet, despite being the go-to person for answers, and my 20 yr employment there is not being factored in. this should be a fun winter!
i can't wait to see what fun nonsense awaits me for the 2 new rx's i will have to get from my psy and my son's neuro...people w/ add should not have to work this hard to get meds that allow them to function.
oh, and my husband is just oh-so thrilled with the ssullen, miserable changing to screaming b**** that lives here now... and i'm not thrilled either.

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Molly, if you don't mind my asking; where did you get your 90 day supply and how much was it? Or did you insurance pick it up? Thanks.

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My insurance company is United Healthcare Choice Plus and as mentioned, they require 90 day prescriptions for anything monthly. My doctor had to write the letter of diagnosis in order to have the insurance cover Adderall as they normally don't because the FDA hasn't approved it for usage for adults. That stays on file with the insurance co for a year and my doc just writes the 90-day prescription. I see a general family practitioner for the script. I don't know if the 90 day medication thing has to do with my insurance company or is available through any doctor but my co-pay for 180 generic 10mg XR is $25.

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Oh and I have my prescriptions filled at CVS and if it matters, I am in Illinois.

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The DEA has stopped ADDERALL from being distributed for the rest of the year it has reached what they beleive to be enough doseages handed out

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Jackie, where did you get this info? Why is Molly getting her scripts filled?

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From the Pharmacy and its all over the internet its capped for the rest of the year the DEA regulates all narcatics and controllled substances and whn the cap is reached thats it, weather the number they had was grossly under estimated or what there are a few pharmacies that have it but many many many are out and I imagine it would depend on where you live but I know where I am its almost impossible to find right now

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I was at 10 CVS's in my Arean in upstate NY NO ADDREALL ANYWHERE

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I hate to suggest contacting a pharmacy in NJ or another nearby state. My normal pharmacy in IL in the SW Chicago suburbs did not have the quantity to fill my script but the alternate CVS 5 miles away did. It's probably a geographic problem and could be based on demand. If you're willing to travel or order through your pharmacy VIA mail it seems the product is available just limited.

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This doesn't make any sense. If I was able to fill my prescription through Feb why is there an issue? My local CVS did not have quantity but their location 5 miles away did. The FDA does not have the authorization to override a doctor's prescription. If it is written by a medical professional, the FDA can't gently step in and say nope, not till after 2012. None of this makes sense. A shortage, I can understand that. A restriction on production for a prescription drug...???

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You are so right. This isn't making any sense to us lay people. I don't mind traveling for my script. What I mind is going from $32.00 to 169.00 or worse $435.00 all for the same number of pills, etc. Price goughing?

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It is completely a government issue. They have ordered the pharma companies to cut back on their supply. The big pharma companies wouldn't stop making their product on purpose. That cuts into their profits.

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How did you obtain all that info? Very informative. Thank you.

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i have that problem too did you find a solution?

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Withdrawal, here I come! Make way! Makes me want to stop taking any and all meds...

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Good news. The pharmacies in my area, Olive Branch MS, have adderall now. My doctor even said that it was no longer on back order. They have been giving out scripts for 10's and 20's and so far, no one has not been able to get it filled. Back to being productive.

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No Adderal for anyone. Because the FDA has a Ceiling. Wrote my peace to them, wondering if it folds on deaf or non-decsript ears.

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Your wrong. I Had a servive rep email me these exact wordsHi Heather,

Shire's branded product Adderall XR capsules are readily available,
Shire is still manufacturing this product and there are no plans at this
time to stop production. ÂIf a pharmacy does not have the medication in
stock they can call their wholesaler and order the product and it will
arrive in about 2 days at the pharmacy. ÂIf you would like to find a
pharmacy in your area that has the medication in stock I will need to
know the dosage amount and your city and state.
-----endof
Message. I just had a family owned pharmacy order it for me in just 24 hrs. Barr did not buy it so indont know why you are pulling this inffo out of your ass.

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It's the same here is PA. Since I dont have insurance I'm trying to look for an OTC that can at least help me focus. I lost a job because of my ADD, thankfully my boss of the past 6 years totally understands what I go through with ADD.

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