Table 3

Schedule II stimulant products used in 2020

PrescriptionsPersons
No (%)No (%)*
Drug name
Amphetamine products
 Amphetamine and combinations1 429 450 (64.8)183 019 (66.3)
 Lisdexamfetamine452 415 (20.5)66 844 (24.2)
 Dextroamphetamine26 681 (1.2)4 243 (1.5)
 Methamphetamine†211 (<0.1)44 (<0.1)
Methylphenidate products
 Methylphenidate262 191 (11.9)42 089 (15.2)
 Dexmethylphenidate36 645 (1.7)6 446 (2.3)
  • Source: MarketScan Research Databases, 2019–2020, commercially insured adults, age 19–64 years. Schedule II stimulants include amphetamine and methylphenidate drug products.

  • *Per cent totals by person do not add to 100 due to patients taking multiple stimulants.

  • †Prescription drug product only (excludes illicit street drugs).