DEXEDRINE SPANSULE vs DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	DEXEDRINE SPANSULE	DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$29.94 /30	~$29.94 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE	DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Impax	Tris Pharma Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Capsule, extended release, Solution, Tablet
Drug class	Central Nervous System Stimulant	Central Nervous System Stimulant
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Treats	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Narcolepsy	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Narcolepsy

dexedrine spansule dextroamphetamine sulfate

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$29.94 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Impax

Tris Pharma Inc

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Capsule, extended release, Solution, Tablet

Drug class

Central Nervous System Stimulant

Boxed warning

Treats

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Narcolepsy

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Dexedrine Spansule or Dextroamphetamine Sulfate?

By our independent rating, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Dexedrine Spansule. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Dexedrine Spansule or Dextroamphetamine Sulfate?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $29.94 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Dexedrine Spansule and Dextroamphetamine Sulfate?

Both Dexedrine Spansule and Dextroamphetamine Sulfate share the active ingredient Dextroamphetamine Sulfate.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.