Concerta Ritalin LA Shortage

Shortage of Concerta & Teva XR-slow release over12 hours- alternative medication options

There is a nationwide shortage of all strengths of long-acting (i.e. slow release over 12 hours) Methylphenidate medications Concerta and Teva XR.

AND now a shortage of Ritalin LA and Rubifen LA

 The earliest estimated availability is around 31st of May 2025 for Concerta and December 2025 for Teva XR.  

A swiss brand of Concerta may be available soon- see the request form regarding this situation.                          

(The other 12 hr Methylphenidate brand XR ARX has been discontinued.)

If you have not been able to fill your Concerta or Teva script, please submit a new prescription request form: