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Posted by zonked on June 9, 2020, at 1:53:23
I don't have much time.
I secured a 20-day supply of brand from my HMO (Kaiser Permanente) and was shocked to discover EVERYONE seems to be out. Apparently, Kaiser has some on backorder which will be filled about a week or two after I run out, which means I need to find a community or online pharmacy with stock.
For Americans: Pfizer (Greenstone is the generic - Identical), and Lupin (formerly Gavis Pharma/Novel Labs) are the licensed suppliers of Nardil/phenelzine in the United States. As soon as I wake up tomorrow, I am calling both to find out exactly what's going on.
Internet searches have not been very productive - if anyone knows more information about this shortage, please reply here. I need this medicine, it is the ONLY thing that has ever worked for my depression. And I've tried virtually everything else. I certainly hope they are not discontinuing production. Does anyone know why there's a shortage?
Posted by SLS on June 9, 2020, at 13:43:40
In reply to NARDIL USA Shortage - WTF - help!, posted by zonked on June 9, 2020, at 1:53:23
> I don't have much time.
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> I secured a 20-day supply of brand from my HMO (Kaiser Permanente) and was shocked to discover EVERYONE seems to be out. Apparently, Kaiser has some on backorder which will be filled about a week or two after I run out, which means I need to find a community or online pharmacy with stock.
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> For Americans: Pfizer (Greenstone is the generic - Identical), and Lupin (formerly Gavis Pharma/Novel Labs) are the licensed suppliers of Nardil/phenelzine in the United States. As soon as I wake up tomorrow, I am calling both to find out exactly what's going on.
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> Internet searches have not been very productive - if anyone knows more information about this shortage, please reply here. I need this medicine, it is the ONLY thing that has ever worked for my depression. And I've tried virtually everything else. I certainly hope they are not discontinuing production. Does anyone know why there's a shortage?I am EXACTLY in the same position that you are.
*** I just called Pfizer ***
There is an interruption of the supply of Nardil in the US, but deliveries should resume in July, 2020.
- Scott
Posted by PeterMartin on June 11, 2020, at 2:17:38
In reply to Re: NARDIL USA Shortage - WTF - help!, posted by SLS on June 9, 2020, at 13:43:40
This post on an MAOI reddit subreddit seems optimistic that the Lupin version should be around soon: https://old.reddit.com/r/MAOIs/comments/gzomcq/nardil_june_2020_stock/
I'm not sure what their source is but:
"The manufacturing site for Lupin Nardil (USA)- Novel Laboratories, Inc- Somerset, NJ, United States, manufactured a large quantity of Nardil in June. The manufacturing process was completed on June 1, 2020, and sent to sponsors/distributor warehouses on June 2, 2020 (the 'distribution' phase in the pharmaceutical supply chain can sometimes take quite a long time- sometimes a month or more before it reaches the patient).
It is unknown at the moment whether this quantity will reach Australia and/or Canada (I still can't confirm the Canadian manufacturer unfortunately- it may be the Somerset site"
Posted by ed_uk2010 on June 11, 2020, at 13:11:18
In reply to NARDIL USA Shortage - WTF - help!, posted by zonked on June 9, 2020, at 1:53:23
>Does anyone know why there's a shortage?
It's most likely due to exports.
For many months, the UK version of Nardil has been completely unavailable. This is anticipated to be the case for at least the next year or so. The same applies to several other countries such as Australia.
As a result, various pharmaceutical wholesalers in the UK and elsewhere are importing Nardil (or generics) from the US. I expect this has lead to an unexpected increase in demand for the US product, hence the temporary out-of-stock.
Posted by Stargazer2 on June 20, 2020, at 23:33:21
In reply to Re: NARDIL USA Shortage - WTF - help! » zonked, posted by ed_uk2010 on June 11, 2020, at 13:11:18
I was on the phone with Pfizer yesterday to get the scoop on the shortage. Actually I called Green𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 Pharmacy (Pfizers genetic manufacturer of Nardil) first who helped locate a drug store that had Nardul in stock. The Greenstone rep transferred me Directly to Pfizer and I spoke with a man who said it will be available in July. During my conversation with him I mentioned someone I heard about that was bedridden for 7 months as a result of not having any Nardil . He thought I should speak with the Safety dept which I did. I gave her slot of my history related to Nardil and how the drug is a lifeline for me and many Others. She was unfamiliar with the drug, as many are, as it is rarely used. She listened, asked me a lot of standard questions as she was typing into a program that had Very specific information she needed to ask. I did feel she got the seriousness of what I told her could be people killing themselves as I knew the effects of being without the drug.
Also, There are 2 Facebook groups dealing with the shortage and a petition to fill out in Reddit. The Facebook group is called Nardil/Phenelzine, so go there to read about everyone facing the shortage worldwide and sign the petition. Ken Gillman Is involved and I think started the petition.
Posted by Stargazer2 on June 23, 2020, at 20:56:59
In reply to Re: NARDIL USA Shortage - WTF - help!, posted by Stargazer2 on June 20, 2020, at 23:33:21
All Nardil users facing the Current shortage please sign this petition
Posted by cranez on June 25, 2020, at 10:27:05
In reply to NARDIL Petition/ all users must fill out, posted by Stargazer2 on June 23, 2020, at 20:56:59
> All Nardil users facing the Current shortage please sign this petition
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> https://www.reddit.com/user/PsychoTropicalR/comments/hba832/nardil_we_need_action_now_read_how_your_voice_can/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmfAnother one here: https://www.change.org/p/end-the-shortage-of-the-maoi-anti-depressant-nardil-phenelzine-sulfate
Please sign and share everywhere!
Posted by Stargazer2 on June 27, 2020, at 23:28:38
In reply to NARDIL Petition/ all users must fill out, posted by Stargazer2 on June 23, 2020, at 20:56:59
Can anyone verify this as when I looked on the FDA website Nardil or Phenelzine does not show to be in short supply..
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