ADHD medication supply falling short

The months-long nationwide shortage of ADHD medication has reached Whatcom County, as pharmacies struggle to keep up with the demand. In October 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a shortage in the production of amphetamine mixed salts, also known as Adderall. The FDA attributed the disruption to ongoing manufacturing delays, primarily from the drug producer Teva. Sanjeev Nagpal, owner of Bellingham’s Rx Mart Pharmacy, said he began to feel the effects of the shortage