Atomoxetine hydrochloride vs Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate was dispensed 5.7× as often as Atomoxetine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 134,848 items versus 23,647 in England.
23,647items
Atomoxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
134,848items
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atomoxetine hydrochloride versus Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atomoxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Atomoxetine hydrochloride | Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 23,647 | 134,848 |
| Items, last 12 months | 254,131 | 1,319,044 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £274,008 | £8,821,384 |
See the full profile for Atomoxetine hydrochloride or Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate.