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By Ryan S. Sultan, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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Quick Answer: Is There a Vyvanse Shortage?Yes. As of October 8, 2026, the FDA Drug Shortages Database lists lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) capsules and chewable tablets as currently in shortage, with 1 of 108 package listings unavailable and 33 limited across 14 manufacturers. The full ADHD stimulant shortage picture | Schedule a consultation |
FDA status, October 2026
This page is generated from the FDA Drug Shortages Database and refreshed monthly. A listing is one package (NDC) a manufacturer reports; counts describe how many products are affected, not how much supply exists.
By strength
Package listings by dose, as manufacturers report them to FDA.
| Strength | Available | Limited | Unavailable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 20 mg | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| 30 mg | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 40 mg | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 50 mg | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 mg | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 70 mg | 8 | 5 | 0 |
By manufacturer
Pharmacies order by manufacturer and NDC, so knowing which manufacturers report a strength as available gives you something specific to ask about.
| Manufacturer | Available | Limited | Unavailable | Strengths reported available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvogen | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg |
| Amneal Pharmaceuticals | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg |
| Apotex Corp. | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg |
| Elite Laboratories, Inc. | 0 | 7 | 0 | none |
| Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 0 | 7 | 0 | none |
| Lannett Company, Inc. | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg |
| Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris Company | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg |
| Novadoz Pharmaceuticals LLC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg |
| Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P. | 2 | 5 | 0 | 10 mg, 60 mg |
| Solco Healthcare US, LLC | 0 | 7 | 0 | none |
| SpecGx LLC | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | 6 | 7 | 0 | 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 13 | 0 | 0 | 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg |
Switching: what the label says
Vyvanse capsules and chewable tablets are interchangeable. The label states that capsules "can be substituted with VYVANSE chewable tablets on a unit per unit/mg per mg basis," so a 30 mg capsule and a 30 mg chewable tablet are the same dose. When one form is short at a pharmacy, the other form at the same strength is the first thing to ask about.
Source: Vyvanse prescribing information (DailyMed). The within-class substitution principles on the main shortage page cover switching more broadly.
If your pharmacy can't fill it
- Call before the prescription is sent. Ask whether the exact strength is in stock, and which manufacturer's product they carry.
- Ask about another strength combination. Two tablets or capsules of a lower strength can make the same dose when one strength is short. This needs a new prescription written that way.
- Ask about another form of the same medication before changing medications, using the label rule above.
- Bring your prescriber the specifics: the strength, what the pharmacy has, and when they expect resupply. The patient framework on the main shortage page goes through this in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Vyvanse shortage right now?
Yes. As of October 8, 2026, the FDA Drug Shortages Database lists lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) capsules and chewable tablets as currently in shortage, with 1 of 108 package listings unavailable and 33 limited across 14 manufacturers.
What can I take if Vyvanse is unavailable?
Vyvanse capsules and chewable tablets are interchangeable. The label states that capsules "can be substituted with VYVANSE chewable tablets on a unit per unit/mg per mg basis," so a 30 mg capsule and a 30 mg chewable tablet are the same dose. When one form is short at a pharmacy, the other form at the same strength is the first thing to ask about. Any switch should be made with your prescriber.
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Educational information only. Not medical advice. Do not change a dose or medication without your prescriber.