Navigating the current shortages of pediatric ADHD medications
[Excerpt] The initial shortage of dextroamphetamine/amphetamine caused a subsequent increased demand for methylphenidate, which led to its own respective shortage in response.3 An additional reason for these shortages could be a lack of available active ingredients to manufacture the medications.4 This article will continue to discuss medications that are currently available as of January 2024 and may be used as treatment options to mitigate shortages and patient-related concerns (Table).6,9,10,14,16,17,19,20
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