Methylphenidate hydrochloride vs Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylphenidate hydrochloride was dispensed 1.7× as often as Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate in May 2026 — 225,349 items versus 134,848 in England.
225,349items
Methylphenidate hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
134,848items
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylphenidate hydrochloride versus Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylphenidate hydrochloride · ╌ Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methylphenidate hydrochloride | Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 225,349 | 134,848 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,375,856 | 1,319,044 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,829,094 | £8,821,384 |
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