Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate was ranked 157th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 134,848 items, up 46.2% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD
- Presentations 15 shown
- Average cost / item £65.42
- Year on year Up 46.2% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisdexamfetamine 50mg capsules | 0404000U0AAADAD | 18,813 | £1,219,767 |
| Lisdexamfetamine 30mg capsules | 0404000U0AAABAB | 15,624 | £907,960 |
| Elvanse 50mg capsules | 0404000U0BCACAD | 15,283 | £1,024,492 |
| Lisdexamfetamine 40mg capsules | 0404000U0AAACAC | 12,507 | £723,030 |
| Elvanse 30mg capsules | 0404000U0BCAAAB | 12,099 | £731,989 |
| Lisdexamfetamine 70mg capsules | 0404000U0AAAFAF | 11,293 | £892,354 |
| Elvanse 70mg capsules | 0404000U0BCABAF | 10,242 | £823,091 |
| Elvanse 40mg capsules | 0404000U0BCAEAC | 9,123 | £563,838 |
| Lisdexamfetamine 20mg capsules | 0404000U0AAAAAA | 8,302 | £486,299 |
| Lisdexamfetamine 60mg capsules | 0404000U0AAAEAE | 8,240 | £579,479 |
| Elvanse 20mg capsules | 0404000U0BCADAA | 6,882 | £401,044 |
| Elvanse 60mg capsules | 0404000U0BCAFAE | 6,231 | £453,611 |
| Elvanse Adult 70mg capsules | 0404000U0BDACAF | 67 | £5,108 |
| Elvanse Adult 50mg capsules | 0404000U0BDABAD | 60 | £3,876 |
| Elvanse Adult 30mg capsules | 0404000U0BDAAAB | 44 | £2,719 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate volumes.
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Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
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