Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate vs Guanfacine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate was dispensed 10.5× as often as Guanfacine in March 2026 — 126,343 items versus 12,057 in England.
126,343items
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,057items
Guanfacine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate | Guanfacine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 126,343 | 12,057 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,232,690 | 130,551 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,317,160 | £876,505 |
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