Dexamfetamine sulfate vs Modafinil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamfetamine sulfate was dispensed 3.9× as often as Modafinil in May 2026 — 27,404 items versus 6,964 in England.
27,404items
Dexamfetamine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,964items
Modafinil · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dexamfetamine sulfate | Modafinil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 27,404 | 6,964 |
| Items, last 12 months | 277,562 | 85,704 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,588,698 | £57,170 |
See the full profile for Dexamfetamine sulfate or Modafinil.