In more recent months, methylphenidate has been prescribed more frequently to serve as a substitution for patients with ADHD having trouble obtaining Adderall. These available drugs are typically branded products that are extremely difficult to afford, even if insurance covers some of the cost. Vyvanse and brand Adderall appear to be the only ADHD drugs that semi-consistently appear in the drug-order every day. “Teva's Adderall Shortage Seen Continuing into March (Teva).” Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg LP, 12 Oct. 2022, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-12/teva-adderall-shortage-expected-to-continue-into-march-fda-says#xj4y7vzkg?leadSource=uverify%20wall. “An Adderall Shortage Hasn't Let up.

Source: Washington Post April 11, 2023 16:02 UTC