Dexamfetamine sulfate vs Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate was dispensed 4.8× as often as Dexamfetamine sulfate in March 2026 — 126,343 items versus 26,371 in England.
26,371items
Dexamfetamine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
126,343items
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dexamfetamine sulfate | Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26,371 | 126,343 |
| Items, last 12 months | 261,970 | 1,232,690 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,555,158 | £8,317,160 |
See the full profile for Dexamfetamine sulfate or Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate.