Pitolisant hydrochloride
Pitolisant hydrochloride was ranked 1301st of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 53 items, down 3.6% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Pitolisant hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £878.72
- Year on year Down 3.6% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Pitolisant hydrochloride this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakix 18mg tablets | 0404000W0BBAAAA | 42 | £36,580 |
| Wakix 4.5mg tablets | 0404000W0BBABAB | 11 | £9,992 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Pitolisant hydrochloride is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Pitolisant hydrochloride volumes.
Top regions
- NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board 21
- NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board 8
- NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board 6
- NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board 4
- NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board 4
- NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board 3
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Pitolisant hydrochloride with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.