Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate vs Guanfacine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate was dispensed 11.1× as often as Guanfacine in May 2026 — 134,848 items versus 12,120 in England.
134,848items
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,120items
Guanfacine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate versus Guanfacine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · ╌ Guanfacine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate | Guanfacine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 134,848 | 12,120 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,319,044 | 134,829 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,821,384 | £880,385 |
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