# Needle

> Needle (findneedle.co) finds which US pharmacies have a prescription medication in stock by phoning them for you — AI voice agents plus human callers ask about your exact drug, strength and form, and you see which pharmacies say they have it. 60,000+ pharmacies; more than one million pharmacy calls placed.

Key facts:
- Pricing: $1.00 per pharmacy call (credits roll over); Base $16/month, includes 20 call credits; Concierge $59/month, unlimited call credits; 20% off with annual billing.
- Patients start a search at https://app.findneedle.co. Clinics and prescribers use https://providers.findneedle.co.
- AI assistants can use Needle through its free MCP server: https://www.findneedle.co/mcp (Streamable HTTP, no auth). Tools: find_medication (NIH RxNorm), check_drug_shortage (FDA), search/fetch (Needle guides), get_needle_info, start_needle_search.
- Needle reports what each pharmacy said at the time of the call; stock changes, and pharmacies often confirm controlled substances only to the patient.

## Core pages
- [How Needle works](https://www.findneedle.co/how-it-works): the four-step phone search
- [Pricing](https://www.findneedle.co/pricing): pay-per-call and monthly plans
- [For providers](https://www.findneedle.co/providers): practices running searches for patients
- [Use Needle in ChatGPT & Claude](https://www.findneedle.co/ai): MCP connector setup
- [Needle vs MedFinder](https://www.findneedle.co/needle-vs-medfinder): comparison

## Medication availability
Each page shows the FDA's current shortage listings and NIH RxNorm strengths (refreshed every 6 hours) plus steps to find the medication in stock.
- [All medication pages](https://www.findneedle.co/medications)
- [Adderall](https://www.findneedle.co/medications/adderall): Immediate-release mixed amphetamine salts tablets, brand and generic.
- [Adderall XR](https://www.findneedle.co/medications/adderall-xr): Extended-release mixed amphetamine salts capsules, brand and generic.
- [Vyvanse](https://www.findneedle.co/medications/vyvanse): Lisdexamfetamine capsules and chewable tablets, brand and generic.
- [Concerta](https://www.findneedle.co/medications/concerta): Methylphenidate extended-release tablets, brand and generic.
- [Ritalin](https://www.findneedle.co/medications/ritalin): Immediate-release methylphenidate tablets and Ritalin LA capsules.
- [Focalin](https://www.findneedle.co/medications/focalin): Dexmethylphenidate tablets and Focalin XR capsules, brand and generic.
- [Ozempic](https://www.findneedle.co/medications/ozempic): Semaglutide pens and tablets for type 2 diabetes.
- [Wegovy](https://www.findneedle.co/medications/wegovy): Semaglutide for weight management, as pens and a once-daily pill.
- [Mounjaro](https://www.findneedle.co/medications/mounjaro): Tirzepatide pens for type 2 diabetes.
- [Zepbound](https://www.findneedle.co/medications/zepbound): Tirzepatide for weight loss and sleep apnea, as vials and pens.

## Guides
- [ADHD Medication Shortage: Current Status and What Changed](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/adhd-medication-shortage-status): Several ADHD stimulants are still on FDA's shortage list. Here is the timeline, what DEA changed, and where to check the live status.
- [Brand vs Generic When Your Medication Is Out of Stock](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/brand-vs-generic-when-your-medication-is-out-of-stock): A different manufacturer's generic, or the brand, may be an option when your medication is out. Here is how substitution rules work and what to ask.
- [Can ChatGPT or AI Find My Medication in Stock?](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/can-chatgpt-find-medication-in-stock): General AI assistants can't see live pharmacy inventory. Here is what they can help with, and how a connector can hand off to a real phone-call search.
- [Can You Transfer a Controlled Substance Prescription?](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/can-you-transfer-a-controlled-substance-prescription): A 2023 DEA rule allows a one-time electronic transfer of controlled substance prescriptions between pharmacies. Here is how it works in real life.
- [GLP-1 Availability Guide: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/glp-1-availability-guide): The GLP-1 shortages are officially over, but finding your exact strength can still take work. Here is what changed and how to look.
- [Helping Patients Find Medication: A Guide for Prescribers](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/helping-patients-find-medication-for-prescribers): Pharmacy-is-out calls take staff time. Here is a simple workflow, the DEA transfer rules in brief, and where Needle for Providers fits.
- [How to Ask a Pharmacy if a Medication Is in Stock](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/how-to-ask-a-pharmacy-if-a-medication-is-in-stock): A simple phone script, a checklist of what to have ready, and what to do when a pharmacy won't confirm stock for a controlled medicine.
- [How to Find Adderall in Stock Near You](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/how-to-find-adderall-in-stock): Adderall is still on FDA's shortage list, but stock varies by pharmacy and manufacturer. Here is a calm, step-by-step way to find it.
- [How to Find Vyvanse or Generic Lisdexamfetamine in Stock](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/how-to-find-vyvanse-or-generic-lisdexamfetamine): Vyvanse generics have been on the market since 2023, yet stock still varies. Here is how to check capsules and chewables across pharmacies.
- [Pharmacy Out of Your Medication? What to Do Next](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/pharmacy-out-of-stock-what-to-do): A step-by-step checklist for the moment a pharmacy tells you your medication is out of stock, for any drug.
- [Prescription Savings Cards Explained: How They Work](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/prescription-savings-cards-explained): Savings cards can lower a cash price, but they are not insurance and they rarely combine with it. Here is what to know before you use one.
- [The Silent Struggle of ADHD in Adults: Why It Goes Undiagnosed](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/the-silent-struggle-of-adhd-in-adults-unmasking-the-under-diagnosed-disorder): CDC estimates 6.0% of U.S. adults have a current ADHD diagnosis, and more than half were diagnosed as adults. Here is what the signs look like and how diagnosis works.
- [GLP-1 and SGLT2 Medications After a Stroke: What the Evidence Shows](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/exploring-the-role-of-glp-1-and-sglt2-medications-in-reducing-cardiovascular-risks-for-stroke-survivors): GLP-1 trials lean toward fewer strokes, SGLT2 trials show no clear stroke benefit, and evidence in stroke survivors is still limited. Here is what the research shows.
- [Understanding Digital Therapeutics: FDA-Cleared Prescription Apps](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/understanding-digital-therapeutics): FDA's 2025 list includes prescription apps for ADHD, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder. Here is how they work and what the evidence shows.
- [Navigating the Ozempic Shortage: What Happened and Where It Stands](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/navigating-the-ozempic-shortage-how-users-travel-1-000-miles-for-weight-loss-medication): FDA declared the Ozempic and Wegovy shortage resolved on February 21, 2025, but one strength can still run out at one pharmacy. Here is the full story.
- [Overcoming Medication Shortages: Why They Happen and How Needle Helps](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/overcoming-medication-shortages-with-needle): FDA found 62% of studied shortages followed manufacturing or quality problems. Here is why shortages happen and how phone searches help you find stock.
- [Why a Prescription Medication Finder Could Help You](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/why-a-prescription-medication-finder-could-be-just-what-you-need): A medication finder helps you learn which pharmacy has your drug in stock. Here are the main kinds, what each does well, and where each falls short.
- [Tips to Deal With Medication Shortages](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/tips-to-deal-with-medication-shortages): A shortage is easier to handle when you plan early. Here is how to check FDA's list, time refills, ask about longer supplies, and work with your prescriber.
- [ADHD Awareness: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Supporting](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/adhd-awareness-understanding-diagnosing-and-supporting): About 7 million U.S. children and 6.0% of adults have a current ADHD diagnosis. Here is how ADHD is diagnosed and how families and friends can help.
- [Top 5 Ways to Find Your Medication in Stock](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/top-5-ways-to-find-your-medication-in-stock): An empty shelf is usually a local problem. These five steps, from a simple phone call to a calling service, help you find the pharmacy that has your medicine.
- [How to Use Needle to Find Your ADHD Medications](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/how-to-use-needle-to-find-your-adhd-medications-quickly-and-easily): Needle phones pharmacies for you and reports which ones say they have your exact drug, strength, and form. Here is the whole process, step by step.
- [Exploring GLP-1 Medications: History, Options, and Accessibility](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/exploring-glp-1-medications-history-options-and-accessibility): GLP-1 medicines began with a Gila monster peptide and FDA's 2005 approval of exenatide. Here is the timeline, today's options, and why access can be hard.
- [Understanding ADHD Medication History](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/understanding-adhd-medication-history): From Charles Bradley's 1937 Benzedrine study to Ritalin in 1955 and non-stimulants in 2002 and 2021, here is how ADHD medicine developed.

## Product updates
- [Needle Now Works Inside ChatGPT, Claude and Other AI Apps](https://www.findneedle.co/blog/needle-now-works-in-chatgpt-and-claude): Connect Needle to your AI assistant and it can pin down your exact medication, check the FDA shortage list, and hand you off to a Needle search.

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