Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Prescribing at PROBLEM SHARED

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

635

Total Quantity

16.2K

NHS Cost

£37.7K

vs National Avg

+431.7%

PROBLEM SHARED prescribed 635 items of Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate over the last 12 months at a cost of £37,658 to the NHS. This is 431.7% 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	635
Total Quantity	16,170
Total NHS Cost	£37,658
Presentations	17 different forms
vs National Average	+431.7%

Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	635 items
National average per practice	119 items
Difference	+431.7% 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.