Dexamfetamine sulfate vs Guanfacine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamfetamine sulfate was dispensed 2.3× as often as Guanfacine in May 2026 — 27,404 items versus 12,120 in England.
27,404items
Dexamfetamine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,120items
Guanfacine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dexamfetamine sulfate | Guanfacine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 27,404 | 12,120 |
| Items, last 12 months | 277,562 | 134,829 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,588,698 | £880,385 |
See the full profile for Dexamfetamine sulfate or Guanfacine.