DEA Adjusts Amphetamine and Methylphenidate Production Quotas for 2025
Published Date: 10/2/2025
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Summary
The DEA is changing how much d-amphetamine and methylphenidate can be made in 2025 to meet medical needs better. This affects drug makers and helps ensure enough medicine is available without waste. The update is happening quickly to stick to legal deadlines, but it doesn’t change prices or when you get your meds.
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