Dexamfetamine sulfate vs Guanfacine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamfetamine sulfate was dispensed 2.2× as often as Guanfacine in March 2026 — 26,371 items versus 12,057 in England.
26,371items
Dexamfetamine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,057items
Guanfacine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamfetamine sulfate versus Guanfacine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamfetamine sulfate · ╌ Guanfacine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamfetamine sulfate | Guanfacine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26,371 | 12,057 |
| Items, last 12 months | 261,970 | 130,551 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,555,158 | £876,505 |
See the full profile for Dexamfetamine sulfate or Guanfacine.