Modafinil vs Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate was dispensed 17.5× as often as Modafinil in March 2026 — 126,343 items versus 7,227 in England.
7,227items
Modafinil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
126,343items
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Modafinil | Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,227 | 126,343 |
| Items, last 12 months | 86,172 | 1,232,690 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £60,833 | £8,317,160 |
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