Dexamfetamine sulfate vs Modafinil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamfetamine sulfate was dispensed 3.6× as often as Modafinil in March 2026 — 26,371 items versus 7,227 in England.
26,371items
Dexamfetamine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,227items
Modafinil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamfetamine sulfate versus Modafinil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamfetamine sulfate · ╌ Modafinil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamfetamine sulfate | Modafinil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26,371 | 7,227 |
| Items, last 12 months | 261,970 | 86,172 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,555,158 | £60,833 |
See the full profile for Dexamfetamine sulfate or Modafinil.