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What’s Behind the Adderall Shortage?

What’s Behind the Adderall Shortage?

FromThe Journal.


What’s Behind the Adderall Shortage?

FromThe Journal.

ratings:
Length:
25 minutes
Released:
May 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For months, people with ADHD have been struggling to fill their prescriptions. Federal regulators say the shortage is fueled in part by increasing demand driven by telehealth startups and their aggressive marketing. WSJ’s Rolfe Winkler, who has been investigating two of those companies, explains what an impending rule change could mean for the shortage.   



Further Reading:

- Adderall, OxyContin Prescriptions to Require In-Person Doctor Visit Under Biden Plan 

- Startups Make It Easier to Get ADHD Drugs. That Made Some Workers Anxious. 



Further Listening:

- Uncontrolled Substances 



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Released:
May 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The most important stories, explained through the lens of business. A podcast about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson. The Journal is a co-production from Gimlet Media and The Wall Street Journal.