Adderall & Vyvanse Shortage Tips. Readily Available Options within the Amphetamine Class for ADHD.

If the ADHD or Stimulant Medication Shortage has prevented you from consistently filling Adderall, Adderall XR or Vyvanse, talk to your provider about other options with better availability, within that same class (amphetamine salts). Having consistent treatment, without disruptions due to limited medication availability, is incredibly important for patient prognosis and overall mental health. As mental health providers, it is frustration to see some individuals prescribing the same medications that have such limited supply, without discussing other options. Some of these options ultimately are better tolerated, or even more effective for patients. Providers just need to go the extra mile to educate themselves, learn about dosing equivalencies, research availabilities, and take the time to review options with patients during their visits.

We recommend that you speak to your provider about immediate release medications (such as Evekeo), extended release medications (such as Dynavel XR, Adzenys XR ODT and Mydayis) and even patches (such as Xelstrym) which tend to be readily available. Many of these medications have coupons which make them very affordable as well, especially if individuals have commercial insurance.

Our providers at Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates have locations throughout Pennsylvania, as well as locations in New York, New Jersey, Florida and Delaware. We provide in-office and virtual visits, and we take the time to help patients navigate the medication shortage that has been problematic for patients for the last several years.

Visit RittenhousePA.com or call 267-358-6155 x 1 for more information.