Oxycodone shortage

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Avatar n tn I was doing alot of research last night on the shortage and I have seen that alot of people are going to the compound pharmacy to get their 30 mg. They are compounding it with ginger in the Tampa area I know and some other areas too. It seems they are expensive though at 5 bucks a pill:( I called mallinckrodt last night also and they say that the shortage will soon end.
Avatar f tn I live in WA state and have been prescribed Oxycodone by my Dr twice. Each time I went to get the prescriptions filled I was told that they were out of it and it was on back order due to some problem with the manufacturer. I went to 3 different pharmacies and got the same story. Is there something I should know here? Also both prescriptions were subsituted with Hydrocodone which contain acetaminophen. Due to my condition I am not supposed to take anything containing acetaminophen.
Avatar n tn They are trying as hard as they can to meet the demands, including running extra shifts, etc. They hope to be caught up within a couple of months. However, the rumors that the DEA is forcing these companies to quit making this drug due to abuse is not true. Also, the lady II talked to said that we should contact your local Attorney General's office and the State Bd. of Pharmacy with any pharmacy that is price gouging.
Avatar n tn Now with this shortage his doctor has to switch his oxycodone. what would help as well as the oxy with out major side effects.
356518 tn?1322263642 this is unusual because this situation has been brewing for quite awile. there are many companies around the world who make short acting oxycodone preparations. no shortage here (oz). don't know why other sources haven't been fully utilised. not good for ppl who really rely on it.
210982 tn?1280983895 Is it only the 30mg roxycodone that everyone is having such a hard time getting. I get the 10mg oxycodone and have had no problem. You could just double or triple the dose if you need to. At least here there is no short supply of that one. Maybe you could call around and check and if it is available let your doctor know. Just a suggestion. I have had a pharmacy give me oxycontin twice instead of oxycodone. I have to tell them everytime that it is the instant relief not extended.
Avatar f tn Hello Jdarie, Welcome to the forum. It's a great community to be associated with. There is plenty of good information and no shortage of support and compassionate ears and hearts. I've been a member since May this year, and have picked up a good deal of information. I take Cymbalta, 120 mg daily and it has has “worked wonders” for severe testicular pain that has plagued me for several years. I take it along with Gabapentin (Neurontin) 2700 mg daily and Oxycodone up to 60 mg daily.
Avatar m tn A lot of the chemicals that your brain would create normally become inactive during abuse, so it takes time for your body to recognize this shortage and begin manufacturing those chemicals again. One of these chemicals is Melatonin, which helps you regulate your sleep patterns.
Avatar f tn I tried to fill my rx for Oxycodone 10/325 at 6 different Pharmacies and none had it in stock. They said either it would be a week, 2 weeks, or they had no idea. I am in too much pain to run around checking, so I sent a family member. I also called a phcy and I felt as if they were lying to me. In fact I feel that they are all lying! It is a legit rx from my pain mngmnt Dr. who writes it every month. I've never had a problem before. I'm in Winter Haven, FL.
518031 tn?1295575374 As you probely know, the 5mg Oxycodone tabs are no longer available because of a nation wide shortage and because of Ethex going out of business. The Pharmacy tried to give me the 5mg Oxycodone capsules and to our suprise, it isn't covered by Medicare because of the increase in price. You are not alone in this prescription battle. Unfortunately, you will have to get you Doc to sign a form stating that you really need this particular med. Only then will they cover the drug.
Avatar f tn One way it may affect me, though, is that there will be more people using pharmacies for oxycodone, yet no lift on the controlled amount of oxycodone that the pharmacies recieve. I am going to call the Walgreens and find out if they'll be able to fill the prescription, if they'll even tell me as I would prefer to keep the medication the same for the next couple of months until the baby is born. However, I am not set on the oxycodone.
148588 tn?1465778809 Hmmm, I heard a report that the drug shortage was on meds not making pharmaceutical companies enough profit, not that the drugs weren't working. Why are the people on the bottom being asked to sacrifice while the top is making record profits? In my opinion until our values alter, away from greed, nobody is going to want to 'sacrifice' anything.
Avatar f tn I just went to see my endo today for a 6 month check up and was told that there is a shortage on Thyrogen in the US and that I'd have to off meds for 6 weeks this time instead of getting the thyrogen injections like I have since my second scan. I simply cannot fathom going off meds again for 6 weeks. It was a horrible experience for me the first time and I simply do not have three more years to get myself back on track again after it's over.
Avatar f tn I would have to say anyone that could not see a food shortage coming as a result of all this and the rising prices as a result would have to have their head in a hole somewhere. Our water supply is at risk as well. So is it the result of our government trying to take us over? lol sorry. Nope, we are killing our planet and seems it is fighting for survival. In other words believe it or not, the bible is being fulfilled.
Avatar m tn Michigan seems to be having this problem too :\
Avatar n tn Do to the shortage of oxycodone (Roxicodone) most tablets now also contain acetaminophen. Please be cautious with the amount of acetaminophen you are ingesting. It is highly recommended that you not exceed 4,000 mg of acetaminophen (tylenol) in a 24 hour period. Be sure that you are not adding additional acetaminophen in other medications that you may be taking. She is also correct to advise you to call your prescribing physician.
356518 tn?1322263642 I know alot of members have been having a really hard time finding oxycodone in stock or at a reasonable price, I too have had this problem. I refuse to pay the outragous prices that are being charged and most will not accept insurance so I went in to my appointment today dreading it as I had already decided I was not going to get my normal prescriptions the prices are too expensive. I was very worried that the choice my Doctor and I chose would not work and I was upset.
606423 tn?1271824088 I guess they changed their formulation or something along thos lines and thats why there is a shortage. A lot of us have switched to other natural brands such as Westhroid and Naturethroid.
535882 tn?1396576685 Have you noticed any differences in the consistency of the NP tablets since the "shortage"? I had yet another shortage here last month.
Avatar f tn A coalition of health care groups has suggested some legislative and regulatory steps in addressing the drug-shortage crisis. Among them are creating an early drug-shortage warning system, streamlining the FDA's approval process, improving communications between stakeholders, and exploring incentives to encourage drug manufacturers to stay in, or re-enter, the market.
535882 tn?1396576685 Whats the possible problems with using 2 different brands or a combo of compound plus a brand of natural thyroid short term to get over a shortage of a brand of thyroid being available???? any thoughts on this?
356518 tn?1322263642 The test may help find what is going on. I do know there is another shortage of oxycodone 30mg going on again. I normally pay 90 cents a piece and this month they were 2.50 a piece! This due to the government's not wanting the companies to manufacture as much according to the owner of the pharmacy! It is just ridiculous! I am paying this much for meds that I can't keep down.
Avatar n tn After the first week the lab told us that there was a nationwide shortage of the necessary reagent and it would take an extra week for results. After two weeks they told us that they had the reagent and the sample, and we would have results in a week. After the third week they told us we didn't make it into the previous batch and it would take a further week.
356518 tn?1322263642 So I am wondering if that site is going off real prices or general before-the-shortage prices, or just a general price from around the country. I may look into it. I have just usually found that these pharmacy treks can be exhausting and lead to nothing, because I can't call the pharmacies around here, they aren't allowed to tell you over the phone whether they have it or not.
Avatar f tn We have a big shortage of doctors so I have no choice but to stick with the one I have or I would have to get my care from outpatient clinics. She frightens me though with her lack of record keeping, never knowing what medications I am on despite seeing her every few weeks. She prescribes a medication for awhile then for no reason decides to stop them cold turkey. She does not appear to even know the side effects.