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There is a nationwide shortage of Adderall, a medication used to treat ADHD, the Food and Drug Administration has announced.

Driving the news: There is an insufficient supply of the drug — demand for which has increased over the years — to continue to meet U.S. market demand through the manufacturers, the FDA said in a statement Wednesday.

Teva Pharmaceuticals, one producer, has been experiencing ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays, according to the FDA.

Until supply is restored, there are alternative therapies, including the extended-release version of amphetamine mixed salts available to health care professionals, the agency said.

FDA announces nationwide shortage of Adderall

There is an insufficient supply of the drug — demand for which has increased over the years.

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There is a nationwide shortage of Adderall, a medication used to treat ADHD, the Food and Drug Administration has announced.Driving the news: There is an insufficient supply of the drug — demand for which has increased over the years — to continue to meet U.S. market demand through the manufacturers, the FDA <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="said in a statement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-announces-shortage-adderall" data-vars-content-id="eacba3d0-f123-4850-8e67-2fcd3ded6c3d" data-vars-headline="FDA announces nationwide shortage of Adderall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-announces-shortage-adderall" target="_blank">said in a statement</a> Wednesday.

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FDA announces nationwide shortage of Adderall

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