Modafinil vs Guanfacine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guanfacine was dispensed 1.7× as often as Modafinil in May 2026 — 12,120 items versus 6,964 in England.
6,964items
Modafinil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,120items
Guanfacine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Modafinil versus Guanfacine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Modafinil · ╌ Guanfacine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Modafinil | Guanfacine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,964 | 12,120 |
| Items, last 12 months | 85,704 | 134,829 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £57,170 | £880,385 |
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