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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Samira Asma-Sadeque

US shortage of Adderall is due to increased demand, FDA and drug-makers say

Adderall, the drug used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Adderall, the drug used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Photograph: JB Reed/Bloomberg News

An increase in prescriptions and an ongoing labor crunch have helped contribute to a nationwide shortage of Adderall across the US.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday confirmed the shortage of the drug, used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. The FDA said Teva, the largest manufacturer, is facing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays”.

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