Some Mexican Pharmacies Are Selling Full Bottles of Adderall. But It’s Actually Meth.

December 22, 2023

Unlabeled pill bottles in a pharmacy

(Los Angeles Times) – As a shortage of Adderall stretches into its second year, millions of patients are still struggling to fill their prescriptions in U.S. pharmacies. But in Mexico, some pharmacies are selling the pricey orange pills over the counter, in sealed bottles bearing the names and logos of well-known pharmaceutical companies. One problem: They’re not real. Some are counterfeits made of methamphetamine, while others contain appetite suppressants, acetaminophen or caffeine. (Read More)