Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
767.5K
NHS Cost
£52.4M
Practices
6,427
Avg per Practice
119
Overview
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is prescribed by 6,427 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 767,503 items were prescribed at a total cost of £52,391,508 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49,161
Jul 2026
47,364
Jul 2026
52,191
Jul 2026
54,185
Jul 2026
55,708
Jul 2026
61,075
Jul 2026
61,243
Jul 2026
62,107
Jul 2026
67,550
Jul 2026
62,731
Jul 2026
69,903
Jul 2026
71,547
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW | 30.9K | 112 | 276 | +131.3% ▲ |
| M | 21.4K | 174 | 123 | +3.0% ▲ |
| B | 19.9K | 156 | 128 | +6.8% ▲ |
| BS | 18.4K | 82 | 224 | +87.9% ▲ |
| PL | 18.3K | 59 | 310 | +159.2% ▲ |
| N | 18.2K | 111 | 164 | +37.5% ▲ |
| SE | 18.2K | 107 | 170 | +42.3% ▲ |
| NG | 18.1K | 128 | 141 | +18.3% ▲ |
| WA | 16.5K | 87 | 190 | +59.1% ▲ |
| S | 15.6K | 139 | 112 | -6.1% ▼ |
| CH | 15.4K | 71 | 217 | +81.6% ▲ |
| BN | 15.2K | 75 | 203 | +70.1% ▲ |
| LE | 15.0K | 112 | 134 | +12.3% ▲ |
| E | 14.9K | 122 | 122 | +2.3% ▲ |
| RG | 13.9K | 70 | 199 | +66.4% ▲ |
| GU | 13.5K | 68 | 198 | +66.1% ▲ |
| L | 12.8K | 129 | 99 | -16.9% ▼ |
| W | 12.8K | 94 | 136 | +13.8% ▲ |
| KT | 12.5K | 60 | 208 | +74.3% ▲ |
| OX | 11.9K | 59 | 202 | +69.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY COMMUNITY SERVICES | 8,003 |
| MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES | 7,614 |
| GP AT HAND | 7,121 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD
- Paragraph: CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.