Dexamfetamine sulfate vs Pitolisant hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamfetamine sulfate was dispensed 561.1× as often as Pitolisant hydrochloride in March 2026 — 26,371 items versus 47 in England.
26,371items
Dexamfetamine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
47items
Pitolisant hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamfetamine sulfate versus Pitolisant hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamfetamine sulfate · ╌ Pitolisant hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamfetamine sulfate | Pitolisant hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26,371 | 47 |
| Items, last 12 months | 261,970 | 583 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,555,158 | £31,816 |
See the full profile for Dexamfetamine sulfate or Pitolisant hydrochloride.