Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate vs Pitolisant hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate was dispensed 3,136.0× as often as Pitolisant hydrochloride in May 2026 — 134,848 items versus 43 in England.
134,848items
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
43items
Pitolisant hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate versus Pitolisant hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · ╌ Pitolisant hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate | Pitolisant hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 134,848 | 43 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,319,044 | 579 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,821,384 | £25,296 |
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