Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine vs Dexmethylphenidate
Compare Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine and Dexmethylphenidate side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine | Dexmethylphenidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Central Nervous System Stimulant | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
| Used to treat | ADHD, Narcolepsy | ADHD |
| Generic price | From $0.23 each, about $6.98 for 30 (10 mg tablet) | From $0.19 each, about $5.70 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | Adderall: from $6.81 each, about $204 for 30 (20 mg capsule (XR)) | Focalin: from $0.65 each, about $19.50 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet) |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 97% less than the brand | Generic costs about 71% less than the brand |