Guanfacine vs Pitolisant hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guanfacine was dispensed 290.8× as often as Pitolisant hydrochloride in June 2026 — 12,797 items versus 44 in England.
12,797items
Guanfacine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
44items
Pitolisant hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Guanfacine | Pitolisant hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 12,797 | 44 |
| Items, last 12 months | 137,482 | 573 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £924,685 | £34,803 |
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