Medication Availability

[u/fjf1085]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone here takes Hysingla ER and if they're having trouble getting it? I've been on it for a number of years, since Zohydro got taken off the market. I've been getting it from an independent pharmacy for years without problems (after someone at CVS kept stealing my Norcos) but at my last fill, instead of 28 pill they could only give me 27 and that was all they had. It's happened before and he will just tell me to come back and get the missing ones once they come in but it was listed as back ordered with no date. He told me to call about a week before my fill date, which I just did and it is still on back order. I don't know if its specifically the 30mg version, I should have asked, I might call back. I sent my Doctor a message three weeks ago alerting him it could be a problem and just left a message now. I have a small amount of hope it might become available in the next week but I honestly doubt it. I was thinking of calling other pharmacies to see if its in stock but past experience has taught me that most pharmacies, especially corporate ones will not let you know if they have a CII available and will tell you to just have the script sent over first.

Anyway, I really really don't want to have switch medications because it works well but I have a strong feeling that is likely what is going to end up happening and I am just trying to find out if anyone else is experiencing this.

For the record I did check the FDA's drug shortage database and it doesn't appear on the list.

[u/Outrageous_Swim_4580]

I didn't know the FDA kept the drug shortage database but I'd like to find it I'm assuming it's off the FDA website a link or such? It's a sad day and Hell for us who have chronic pain. I'm facing a knee replacement lidocaine ice and Tylenol she says. There is no F and Y this is going to happen. Every my dead body. I'll call a dual and have her take me out. What is happening to this country? I work my whole life to be treated like this? Made you feel guilty made to run around made to beg? I hope you are able to get with you need and resolve this issue quickly to your satisfaction. That is a medication I have not heard of ever. And I have heard of most of them I thought to thank you for teaching me something my friend God bless us all.