Modafinil vs Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate was dispensed 19.4× as often as Modafinil in May 2026 — 134,848 items versus 6,964 in England.
6,964items
Modafinil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
134,848items
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Modafinil versus Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Modafinil · ╌ Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Modafinil | Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,964 | 134,848 |
| Items, last 12 months | 85,704 | 1,319,044 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £57,170 | £8,821,384 |
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