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I know there is a shortage at the moment, but I feel your pain for another reason. I am an addict in recovery with add and I will never be able to take medication because the minute I even try to talk about my issues it's "drug seeking." But people I know who need to take controlled substances like benzodiazapines who are not addicts in recovery? They're still treated like drug addicts, even when they have nothing in their medical history that would suggest that, and they never ask for refills early etc.
The opioid crisis drove us so far in the opposite direction that people who truly need a drug can't get it, and drugs can't be prescribed for the issues they were literally invented to help.
Also, Stratera is a non-narcotic option. It didn't seem to do much, but may be worth a try if she hasn't tried it yet.
I'm so sorry for your situation and wish I had some helpful advice or insight. My only thought is the must be some therapist or clinician out there you could build a relationship with who could walk alongside you to help you get appropriate medication.
I'd not heard of Strattera, but looked it up and realized it wouldn't be suitable for my wife. I appreciate the suggestion.