You may have heard, either from your pharmacist or in the media, that there is a global shortage of some types of ADHD medicines. Rest assured that we are aware of this situation and are utilising our services to support the patients and families affected. The medications that we are experiencing shortages of include:
Methylphenidate modified release
Lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse)
Guanfacine (Intuniv)
Atomoxetine
The latest issues are with Methylphenidate 12 hour release preparations. This includes Concerta, Xaggitin, Xenidate, Delmosart, Affenid and Matoride.
These are likely to be out of stock for several months. We will update this time frame as soon as we know anything more specific.
As a result, when you next collect your prescription, the branding or dosage may look different to what you usually have. This will probably be explained to you by the pharmacist.
The shortage is caused by a combination of manufacturing issues and an increase in global demand. We do not have a supply of the medications in the hospital pharmacy.
If we need to make changes to your child’s prescription, we will contact you directly with a letter or phone call.
If you can’t obtain methylphenidate and lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse) and your child can take a break off the medication, then please do so. Please DO NOT take breaks from Guanfacine (Intuniv) and Atomoxetine.
The shortage is caused by a combination of manufacturing issues and an increase in global demand. We do not have a supply of the medications in the hospital pharmacy.
Receiving medication
You may receive different quantities of medication than usual as we try to make the supply cover everyone that needs it. Please don’t submit a request sooner than the 21 days before you run out of medication. The team are even busier than usual, and we will try to get to you before you need your next prescription but if you are concerned, please email us on our dedicated address [email protected]