The Prolonged Adderall Shortage: Causes and Consequences.

The nationwide shortage of Adderall, a medication used to treat ADHD, has persisted for seven months, with some doses not expected to be available until mid-May at the earliest. The shortage has forced people with ADHD to turn to different medications or wait several weeks to get their prescriptions. The FDA's drug shortage database shows that some generic versions of Adderall are expected to be in short supply until later this month or mid-May. The shortage is due to a surge in demand during the pandemic, compounded by manufacturing issues and DEA regulations on controlled substances. Pharmacies are adapting by working with suppliers and patients to meet demand.