A nationwide shortage of Adderall, a drug commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, has left local pharmacies with few options to fill customer orders.
Cheryl Bourg, a pharmacist with the University Student Health Center, said Adderall’s raw ingredients are currently unavailable and are restricted by the federal government.
“For each narcotic, only a certain quantity can be produced in a year,” Bourg said. “That’s why toward the end of the year there are these anticipated.”
Bourg declined to comment as to whether the Health Center currently has Adderall tablets in stock.
Mike Anding, a pharmacist with Central Drug Store on Hooper Road, said they have been experiencing effects of the shortage like everybody else.
Anding said ADHD medication in the tablet form is depleted, and more expensive capsules are still available to consumers but in low supply.
“Manufacturers tell you what they want to tell you,” he said. “Any ideas I have are pure conjecture. There was a big price increase before it went short, and we can probably look for another increase when or if they come back whack.”
Cornwell said accommodations vary on a case-by-case basis, but commonly include extended time on tests, a stress-reducing environment for taking tests and assistance with class notes.
“I’ve had a couple students comment to me about having problems getting meds,” he said. “Many already have accommodations in place, but if they’re not registered they have to start the process. But so far we have not had anybody make special