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Concerta XR

(Methylphenidate Hydrochloride)

Need Concerta XR? Medfinder finds it in stock for you. About 1 in 50 pharmacy checks finds Concerta XR on the shelf right now, so we handle the calls. We call pharmacies near you until one confirms your dose is in stock, and we text you the details. Most patients get a match within 24 hours. Scroll down for our real-time Concerta XR availability data.


Concerta XR is currently listed on the FDA drug shortage list (since July 2023). Medfinder's availability score is 2% (Very Difficult to Find), based on 3,854 pharmacy checks in the last 30 days. 1,081 patients have searched for Concerta XR in the last 30 days. Last verified November 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET.

Availability and Stock Overview

Generated by Medfinder AI using proprietary data alongside publicly available data from the FDA and other sources.

Availability Score

Percentage of Medfinder pharmacy checks over the last 30 days that found this drug in stock. Calculated as in-stock reports ÷ total reports.

2%(Very Difficult to Find)

FDA Status

Critical Shortage

Verification snapshot

Current public availability signals for Concerta XR, recomputed every 6 hours from Medfinder pharmacy checks and FDA shortage records.

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Refresh cadenceEvery 6 hours
Reporting windowLast 30 days
FDA statusCurrently in Shortage
Availability score2% (Very Difficult to Find)
Pharmacy checks3,854 checks in the last 30 days
Patient reports1,081
In-stock rate2%
Last in-stock report11/7/2026
MethodologyHow Medfinder verifies shortage and availability data

Latest Data from Medfinder

Patient Shortage Reports

1,081

+11%

Total Pharmacies Checked

3,854

+115%

In Stock Percentage

2%

-17%
Metro-level data

Regional availability snapshots

Public metro-level signals for Concerta XR where Medfinder has enough recent activity to publish a local availability page.

Metro areaPharmacy checksIn-stock rateIn-stock signalsShortage signalsLast regional signal
New York, NY1,7790.7%131,766
Brooklyn, NY1,3293%351,294
Astoria, NY1110.9%1110
Bronx, NY829%775
San Francisco, CA492%148
Oakland, CA303%129
Miami, FL287%226

Weekly Shortage Reports

Total patient shortage reports for this medication over the last 8 weeks.

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Breakdown

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Official Reports

Latest report from the FDA

11/8/2026

Summarized by Medfinder AI

FDA Status

Critical Shortage

Start Date

07/26/2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Concerta XR currently in shortage?
Yes. According to the FDA, Concerta XR (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride) is currently listed on the official drug shortage list. Medfinder's availability score is 2% (Very Difficult to Find), based on pharmacy checks over the last 30 days.
When did the Concerta XR shortage start?
The FDA first posted the Concerta XR shortage on 07/26/2023.
What is the availability score for Concerta XR?
The current availability score for Concerta XR is 2% (Very Difficult to Find). This is the percentage of Medfinder pharmacy checks over the last 30 days that found the drug in stock, calculated as in-stock reports ÷ total reports.
Where can I find Concerta XR in stock?
Medfinder locates Concerta XR at pharmacies near you, even during nationwide shortages. We have a 99% success rate and typically deliver results in under 24 hours. Enter your ZIP code and prescription details to get started.
How often is Concerta XR shortage data updated?
FDA shortage data for Concerta XR is refreshed daily. Medfinder pharmacy availability metrics recompute every 6 hours using aggregated pharmacy check outcomes.

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