Caffeine vs Dexamfetamine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamfetamine sulfate was dispensed 2,491.3× as often as Caffeine in May 2026 — 27,404 items versus 11 in England.
11items
Caffeine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
27,404items
Dexamfetamine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Caffeine versus Dexamfetamine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Caffeine · ╌ Dexamfetamine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Caffeine | Dexamfetamine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11 | 27,404 |
| Items, last 12 months | 92 | 277,562 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £55 | £1,588,698 |
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