United States Drug Enforcement Administration

Dear Americans,

On August 1, 2023, I wrote to you with FDA Commissioner Robert Califf to address the lack of availability of certain prescription stimulant medications. As we said then, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recognize the important role that prescription stimulants play in the treatment of conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), binge eating disorder, and narcolepsy. I am writing to you now to provide an update on the actions the DEA has taken, and is taking, to address shortages...