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Erin Prater

Yes, there's an Adderall shortage. Experts say high demand and the pandemic are fueling it

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Adderall—a prescription stimulant used by millions with ADHD—is hard to come by these days, making life exceedingly difficult for those who use it to treat the attention disorder.

The current Adderall shortage was first reported on Sept. 19 and affects immediate-release Adderall and a generic version, as well as a sustained-release generic made by multiple manufacturers, according to a widely used industry database kept by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

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