February 2, 2024As if the ADHD medication shortage wasn’t frustrating enough, patients are now forced to contend with higher prices that could further derail treatment.
Certain ADHD medications have doubled or tripled in cost since the shortage began in October 2022, according to a report published in USA TODAY.The newspaper analyzed the prices that retail community pharmacies pay for common ADHD prescriptions.
For specific dosages of methylphenidate (i.e., Ritalin and Concerta), the average price paid by small to mid-sized independent and chain pharmacies nearly doubled from late 2022 to December 2023.
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