This episode is the audio version of an important blog post, where I break down urgent issues affecting many ADHD medication users:
- What’s going on with the Concerta authorized-generic (the brand-name product sold as a generic by Patriot, a Janssen subsidiary)?
- What’s the status of the ADHD stimulant shortage that began in late 2022?
- Most importantly: What can you do now to protect your treatment and advocate for yourself or your loved one?
Read the full post here:
Janssen Quietly Ends Concerta Authorized-Generic
https://adhdrollercoaster.org/adhd-medications/janssen-quietly-ends-concerta-authorized-generic/
The post includes important clarifications, links, and reader comments.
Quick clarification mentioned in the podcast:
Many readers have asked: Will Janssen continue manufacturing Concerta?
Janssen is still producing Concerta at its Puerto Rico facility—but questions remain about its continued use of the OROS technology (Alza’s patented delivery system). Janssen began phasing out its California production site in 2019, but details are scarce. Consumers are often the last to know. Janssen does not return my phone calls or answer emails.
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Thanks for listening!
—Gina Pera
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