DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE vs FOCALIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE and FOCALIN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE	FOCALIN
Rating	72/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$29.94 /30	~$46.03 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE	DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Tris Pharma Inc	Sandoz
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release, Solution, Tablet	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

dextroamphetamine sulfate focalin

Rating

72/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$29.94 /30

~$46.03 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Tris Pharma Inc

Sandoz

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release, Solution, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Central Nervous System Stimulant

Boxed warning

Treats

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Narcolepsy

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate or Focalin?

By our independent rating, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Focalin. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate or Focalin?

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $29.94 vs $46.03 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Focalin?

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate contains Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, while Focalin contains Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

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.