Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Prescribing at GP AT HAND
CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
7,121
Total Quantity
206.1K
NHS Cost
£484.5K
vs National Avg
+5863.1%
GP AT HAND prescribed 7,121 items of Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate over the last 12 months at a cost of £484,475 to the NHS. This is 5863.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is classified under CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
654
Jun 2026
605
Jun 2026
632
Jun 2026
693
Jun 2026
628
Jun 2026
655
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
544
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
529
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,121 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 206,141 |
| Total NHS Cost | £484,475 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5863.1% |
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,121 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 119 items |
| Difference | +5863.1% vs national average |
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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.