ADHD

The Prescription Maze: Addressing the ADHD Medication Shortage

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The Prescription Maze: Addressing the ADHD Medication Shortage

Shannon Burrows, pharmacist at Wickstead Pharmacy (Wanganui) and Eliza Pharmacy (Waverley) said the shortages made filling prescriptions difficult and in some cases more expensive. She said patients will find their medications are not available when they arrive and will have to change brands or formulations. “It doesn’t work for everyone and it’s very hard to … Read more

The report linked the shortage of ADHD drugs in the United States to disruptions in the global supply chain

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The report linked the shortage of ADHD drugs in the United States to disruptions in the global supply chain

A nationwide shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have less roots in prescribing practices or federal manufacturing quotas than in global supply chain disruptions. analysis Released late last week JAMA Health Forum. The study, led by researchers at Yale University, looked at possible reasons for the U.S. stimulus … Read more