Guanfacine vs Pitolisant hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guanfacine was dispensed 256.5× as often as Pitolisant hydrochloride in March 2026 — 12,057 items versus 47 in England.
12,057items
Guanfacine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
47items
Pitolisant hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Guanfacine | Pitolisant hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,057 | 47 |
| Items, last 12 months | 130,551 | 583 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £876,505 | £31,816 |
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