Newsletters & Updates

2/22/23 - National ADHD Medication Shortages

Dear Patient

We are in the midst of an unprecedented National crisis created by the shortage and/or unavailability of medications prescribed for the treatment of ADHD. Dr. Meusburger has attempted to respond by prescribing alternatives to your current ADHD medication. However, because the shortage is so widespread nationally, the alternatives are becoming, or are, scarce as well. Your help is needed to do the inquiries necessary in attempting to locate a pharmacy, current or new, that has your medication or alternative ADHD medications. It is also helpful to know what strengths are available to expedite a new prescription for you. While it will no doubt be an inconvenience for you, the task cannot be done by the office staff because of the volume of patients, their locations, and respective number of pharmacies involved. 

It is also extremely important to know that the shortage of ADHD medication created additional problems in attempting to find alternatives.  One problem is in finding a pharmacy that will fill the prescription, especially if you are not an established customer of that pharmacy.  It has also been brought to our attention that even if a pharmacy has ADHD medications in stock, they may not be willing to disclose which it is, or how much they have.  In the event you encounter that particular problem when reaching out to a pharmacy, please inform the office and we will call that pharmacy on your behalf.  Last, if you do locate a pharmacy that has

an alternative ADHD medication, and is willing to fill the prescription, your insurance may or may not cover the cost of the alternative with, or without a Prior Authorization.

Please know that the impact this disruption is having on those who are affected by it is deeply felt on your behalf. Though a solution to a problem of this magnitude is well beyond the scope of any physician’s office, we are continually seeking reasonable, medically accepted options. However, be advised that if the current circumstances persist, and available medication options are exhausted, the only recourse is a resolution at the National and/or State levels.

Sincerely,

Charles E Meusburger, MD, FASAM

VIDEO- ADHD MEDICATION SHORTAGE IS GETTING WORSE. WHAT WENT WRONG?

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/adderall-shortage-adhd-drugs-affected-will-end-rcna66766

9/23/22

In March of 2020, our office closed its doors to in-person visits and quietly transitioned to Telepsychiatry because of a surging COVID-19 and its variants. We fully expected to return to in-person sessions within the year; however after 2-1/2 years of continuing and emerging infectious viruses, we have made the decision to close our physical office space and maintain Telepsychiatry as our mode of practice. Dr. Meusburger continues to deliver safe, compassionate and engaging care to both established and new patients. As always, we welcome your input as we strive to continually improve and provide engaging, highly personalized virtual care so you can remain in the convenience of your home, office or other place of preference.