(Methylphenidate Hydrochloride)
Ritalin is currently listed on the FDA drug shortage list (since July 2023). Medfinder's availability score is 4% (Very Difficult to Find), based on 1,827 pharmacy checks in the last 30 days. 289 patients have searched for Ritalin in the last 30 days. Last verified July 26, 2026, 8:00 PM ET.
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.4%(Very Difficult to Find)
FDA Status
Critical ShortageWe've helped 73 patients find Ritalin in stock over the last month.
Current public availability signals for Ritalin, recomputed every 6 hours from Medfinder pharmacy checks and FDA shortage records.
| Last verified | |
|---|---|
| Refresh cadence | Every 6 hours |
| Reporting window | Last 30 days |
| FDA status | Currently in Shortage |
| Availability score | 4% (Very Difficult to Find) |
| Pharmacy checks | 1,827 checks in the last 30 days |
| Patient reports | 289 |
| In-stock rate | 4% |
| Last in-stock report | 7/25/2026 |
| Methodology | How Medfinder verifies shortage and availability data |
Patient Shortage Reports
289
Total Pharmacies Checked
1,827
In Stock Percentage
4%
Public metro-level signals for Ritalin where Medfinder has enough recent activity to publish a local availability page.
| Metro area | Pharmacy checks | In-stock rate | In-stock signals | Shortage signals | Last regional signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 959 | 2% | 16 | 943 | |
| Brooklyn, NY | 756 | 3% | 21 | 735 | |
| Los Angeles, CA | 88 | 8% | 7 | 81 | |
| Miami, FL | 47 | 4% | 2 | 45 | |
| Far Rockaway, NY | 44 | 2% | 1 | 43 | |
| Ossining, NY | 40 | 28% | 11 | 29 | |
| Philadelphia, PA | 33 | 3% | 1 | 32 | |
| Bronx, NY | 30 | 20% | 6 | 24 |
Total patient shortage reports for this medication over the last 8 weeks.
| Dosage | Total Pharmacies Checked | Change | Last Located | In Stock Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summarized by Medfinder AI
FDA Status
Critical ShortageStart Date
07/26/2023
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