Caffeine vs Dexamfetamine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamfetamine sulfate was dispensed 4,395.2× as often as Caffeine in March 2026 — 26,371 items versus 6 in England.
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Caffeine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,371items
Dexamfetamine sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Caffeine | Dexamfetamine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6 | 26,371 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81 | 261,970 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £44 | £1,555,158 |
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