Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Prescribing at PROBLEM SHARED

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

171

Total Quantity

4,412

NHS Cost

£10.4K

vs National Avg

+43.2%

PROBLEM SHARED prescribed 171 items of Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,351 to the NHS. This is 43.2% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	171
Total Quantity	4,412
Total NHS Cost	£10,351
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+43.2%

Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	171 items
National average per practice	119 items
Difference	+43.2% 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.