Have you experienced a sudden shortage of plaquenil/hydroxycholoquine since the coronavirus?

[loretta1106]

I am very worried about not being able to get hydroxychoroquine since it's now being used for the coronavirus.

[MaryF Administrator]

Not so far, but I did have to help the new pharmacist in our area, order it! MaryF

[KellyInTexas Administrator]

Yes, my area in Texas is having some trouble.

I’d ask your pharmacist- i had to go to other pharmacies and my pharmacist had to “ transfer” my prescription over.

[Mermaidatheart]

From what I understand/read/heard, this is being mass produced right now.

[Ray46 in reply to Mermaidatheart]

India makes key ingredient for it, India is in lockdown and has blocked all exports.

[HollyHeski Administrator]

My pharmacy keep supply for 2 - 4 mths at a time for me. I only checked this week and ok for me for next prescription (May). Dont know after that...

[Fra22-57]

No I got my months supply ok this week

[MelMurphy]

In Sydney Australia we have none. They don’t know when we will get more as the suppliers keep changing the date. There is a shortage due to doctors prescribing other doctors & their family/friends just in case they get Coronavirus. So a heap of people have stockpiled it like the toilet paper just in case which unfortunately means people who need it & have used it for years cannot get it. They are also using it to test for research & a lot is going to hospitals.

[Tinythepanda]

I’m in the UK, non of local pharmacies have any in stock and they’re unable to order due to limited supply. My GP has simply said there’s nothing I can do so will just have to wait until there’s some available again. Take my last one tonight. I’ve been on it for 5 years and also have lupus. Not sure on the implications of not taking it. I guess I’ll find out soon enough.

[MelMurphy in reply to Tinythepanda]

I’m so sorry you haven’t been able to get any. I found a bottle but had to drive 1.5 hours to get it but it’s looking like I won’t be so lucky next time. The only thing I have read is that it does stay in your system for a little while & most people shouldn’t have a flare up for 2-3 months. Hopefully they will have increased production enough by then. Wishing you the best & hope you get some soon. Take care.

[jetjetjet]

where in the states are you and have you tried to refill yet ?? thanks Jet penacook N.H.

[Yllek]

I just got my three month prescription without any issues.