Guanfacine vs Pitolisant hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guanfacine was dispensed 281.9× as often as Pitolisant hydrochloride in May 2026 — 12,120 items versus 43 in England.
12,120items
Guanfacine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
43items
Pitolisant hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Guanfacine versus Pitolisant hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Guanfacine · ╌ Pitolisant hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Guanfacine | Pitolisant hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 12,120 | 43 |
| Items, last 12 months | 134,829 | 579 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £880,385 | £25,296 |
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