The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues: This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that there is a shortage of Adderall. The pharmaceutical stimulant is prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurological disorder that inhibits focus in children and adults alike.
In its announcement, the FDA contended that Teva Pharmaceuticals, the largest manufacturer of Adderall and its generic equivalents, is "experiencing ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays," and while other companies also make the drug, "there is not sufficient supply to continue to meet U.S. market demand through those producers." Shortages may persist until March.
