Caffeine vs Guanfacine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guanfacine was dispensed 1,101.8× as often as Caffeine in May 2026 — 12,120 items versus 11 in England.
11items
Caffeine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,120items
Guanfacine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Caffeine versus Guanfacine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Caffeine · ╌ Guanfacine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Caffeine | Guanfacine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11 | 12,120 |
| Items, last 12 months | 92 | 134,829 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £55 | £880,385 |
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