Anyone able to find Vyvance?

[Anonymous]

Has anyone had success finding Vyvanse generic in 20 or 40 mgs? We’re on an endless cycle of pharmacies telling us they don’t have it. Would also pay for name brand out of pocket at this point.

[Anonymous]

Nope and I'm trying to get brand name. We've mail ordered for years and now can't get anything. It's infuriating.

[Anonymous]

The pentagon CVS seemed to have a pretty good assortment last week but not in doses that worked for us. Not sure if you need a pentagon badge to get to the CVS so that may not be helpful.

[Anonymous]

We got it from Express Scripts without issue but it’s a 90 day script so it was last filled late Sept. I hope they have it to fill the latest the doctor just submitted.

[Anonymous]

I have 90 day express scripts and they haven’t been able to fill mine since early October.

[Anonymous]

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/drugshortages/dsp_ActiveIngredientDetails.cfm?AI=Lisdexamfetamine%20Dimesylate%20Capsule&st=c

Seems the name brand should be avail - that is what i got for us as CVS's supplier had no generics. Seems sun pharmaceutical generic is also avail, but not sure where to find it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have 90 day express scripts and they haven’t been able to fill mine since early October.

Oh no! What are you doing instead? Did they offer the brand? DD can’t safely operate in the world without her medicine. Adderall was a disaster. DD does best on brand concerta which they refuse to cover but perhaps they will allow under the circumstances.

[Anonymous]

Pharmacist shared that ADHD med prices are about to increase, a lot. Companies are hoarding supplies, for a release with the price increase. If it's true, I just wish they do it already - this is so effing nuts!

[Anonymous]

This has me so mad. This is simply unacceptable. It’s time for parents and ADHD patients to mobilize and pressure congress to act. I’m not a political person but I’m at the end of my rope. DD has been forced to take ineffective meds due to the greed of insurance companies and has also been affected by shortages. It is very stressful worrying about this constantly. DD is a young adult and needs medicine not only to function in class but to drive and safely cook. And when she’s off her meds, she makes impulsive decisions that put her at risk for all sorts of horrible consequences. I feel like this is only acceptable because of the stigma of ADHD/mental health. When there’s an issue with cancer drugs, insulin, etc, people care.

[Anonymous]

I wrote a letter to my congressman on this subject. I rarely write my congressman (this might be the second time in my life) but this really is not working for us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wrote a letter to my congressman on this subject. I rarely write my congressman (this might be the second time in my life) but this really is not working for us.

Thank you for doing this. I will be doing the same later this week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This has me so mad. This is simply unacceptable. It’s time for parents and ADHD patients to mobilize and pressure congress to act. I’m not a political person but I’m at the end of my rope. DD has been forced to take ineffective meds due to the greed of insurance companies and has also been affected by shortages. It is very stressful worrying about this constantly. DD is a young adult and needs medicine not only to function in class but to drive and safely cook. And when she’s off her meds, she makes impulsive decisions that put her at risk for all sorts of horrible consequences. I feel like this is only acceptable because of the stigma of ADHD/mental health. When there’s an issue with cancer drugs, insulin, etc, people care.

There's actually a very serious shortage of cancer drugs, especially generics.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/23/1204856094/hospital-ran-out-child-cancer-drug-shortage

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This has me so mad. This is simply unacceptable. It’s time for parents and ADHD patients to mobilize and pressure congress to act. I’m not a political person but I’m at the end of my rope. DD has been forced to take ineffective meds due to the greed of insurance companies and has also been affected by shortages. It is very stressful worrying about this constantly. DD is a young adult and needs medicine not only to function in class but to drive and safely cook. And when she’s off her meds, she makes impulsive decisions that put her at risk for all sorts of horrible consequences. I feel like this is only acceptable because of the stigma of ADHD/mental health. When there’s an issue with cancer drugs, insulin, etc, people care.

There's actually a very serious shortage of cancer drugs, especially generics.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/23/1204856094/hospital-ran-out-child-cancer-drug-shortage

Absolutely true. The drug shortage for chemo drugs is scary. I was just stating than when that happens it gets more attention and more action.

[Anonymous]

Nope. Not this month (was able to find it at another CVS last month...and drove an hour to get it.)

We had to buy the name brand out of pocket. It is typically $400-ish but if you use the Good Rx coupon (https://www.goodrx.com/) it is about $80. More painful than the $10 for generic, but going without is not an option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nope. Not this month (was able to find it at another CVS last month...and drove an hour to get it.)

We had to buy the name brand out of pocket. It is typically $400-ish but if you use the Good Rx coupon (https://www.goodrx.com/) it is about $80. More painful than the $10 for generic, but going without is not an option.

Disregard. That GoodRx was for generic...thought it was too good to be true.