Dexamfetamine sulfate vs Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate was dispensed 4.9× as often as Dexamfetamine sulfate in May 2026 — 134,848 items versus 27,404 in England.
27,404items
Dexamfetamine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
134,848items
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamfetamine sulfate versus Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamfetamine sulfate · ╌ Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamfetamine sulfate | Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 27,404 | 134,848 |
| Items, last 12 months | 277,562 | 1,319,044 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,588,698 | £8,821,384 |
See the full profile for Dexamfetamine sulfate or Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate.