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News Articles: adderall

Both the branded and generic versions of Adderall, a prescription amphetamine that treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other conditions, have been in short supply in the U.S. since October.

Adderall shortage forces some patients to scramble, ration or go without

The FDA announced the supply troubles in the fall. Four months later, the medication remains hard to get and could stay that way until the spring

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By:
  • Sydney Lupkin
In this Aug. 2, 2018, file photo, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) building is visible behind FDA logos at a bus stop on the agency's campus in Silver Spring, Md.

The FDA has officially declared a shortage of Adderall

The FDA has confirmed the nation is experiencing a shortage of Adderall after many pharmacies around the country have been unable to fill prescriptions and keep up with demand.

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By:
  • Ayana Archie