ADHD drug supply issues easing, though some patients still struggle to find medication

NBC News (5/19, Lovelace ) reports, “Many of the ADHD medication shortages that have plagued the U.S. for the last two years have now been resolved, the Food and Drug Administration says.” However, some physicians “and patients report they are still struggling to get prescriptions filled.” Overall, “nine manufacturers now have ADHD medications back in stock, according to the FDA’s drug shortage database, up from six last September.” And “an FDA spokesperson said the agency expects additional supply will be returning in the coming months after a new manufacturer, U.S. Pharma Windlas, recently began distributing doses.

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— “ADHD drug shortage shows signs of letting up, but some patients still struggle,” Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, May 19, 2024

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