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DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE

All products: general benefit

Other products in the same Health Canada class (N06BA) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Methylphenidate (Foquest): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Mixed salt amphetamine (Adderall XR): general benefit
  • Modafinil (Alertec): not a benefit

Dexedrine · DIN 01924516 · 5mg · tablet

General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-20
StatusGeneral benefit
Write on scriptno code needed
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
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1 brand, same coverage
Dexedrine · DIN 01924516 Manufacturer: Knight Therapeutics Inc.; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Marketed since 2026-02-25 · brand DEXEDRINE · ATC N06BA02 DEXAMFETAMINE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE 5 MG · company Knight therapeutics inc. · schedule Controlled drugs (cdsa i)
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Ministry pays: $0.5081 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=15225 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 01924516)

Source record
DIN 01924516: Dexedrine Raw flags: sec3=Y Item: 282000003; group id 514; item number 1363; lccId None; manufacturer id KNT Source form: Tab; strength: 5mg Recorded listing: General benefit Source prices (unrounded): $0.8432; ministry $0.5081 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=01924516 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=15225
Interchangeable products
Dextroamphetamine · DIN 02443236 · $0.5081
Shortage status: not checked (no credentials)
Other drugs in the same formulary class (28:20 C.N.S. Stimulants) and how they are covered

Matched class: 28:20 C.N.S. Stimulants

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: MIXED SALT AMPHETAMINE Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE, METHYLPHENIDATE HCL 28:20 C.N.S. Stimulants

LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE

· 60 products · General benefit (54), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (6) · strengths: 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg, 70mg · Cap, Chew Tab

METHYLPHENIDATE HCL

· 47 products · General benefit (43), Listed, not a benefit (1), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (3) · strengths: 25mg, 35mg, 45mg, 55mg, 70mg, 85mg, 100mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg, 80mg, 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg · CR Cap, ER Cap, ER Tab, SR Tab, Tab

MIXED SALT AMPHETAMINE

· 24 products · General benefit · strengths: 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg · ER Cap

MODAFINIL

· 7 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 100mg · Tab Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 28:20
Full class listing Related classes: 28:08 Analgesics, 28:10 Opiate Antagonists, 28:12 Anticonvulsants, 28:16 Psychotherapeutic Agents, 28:24 Sedatives and Hypnotics, 28:36 Antiparkinsonian Agents, 28:92 Miscellaneous Central Nervous System Drugs Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
Other drugs whose Health Canada label lists a similar indication: an integral part of a total treatment program for adhd that may include other measures, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
From Health Canada product monographs; label wording only, not a treatment recommendation. Matching is lexical and uses one held product label per generic; formulations and qualifying criteria may differ. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: MIXED SALT AMPHETAMINE GUANFACINE · Limited Use, codes 540 Indications Pediatrics (6 to 17 years of age) INTUNIV XR (guanfacine hydrochloride extended-release tablets) is indicated as: • monotherapy for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00082036.PDF; date not captured; DIN 02409100; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph Need for Comprehensive Treatment Program INTUNIV XR is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include other measures (psychological, educational/vocational, social) for patients with this syndrome. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00082036.PDF; date not captured; DIN 02409100; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph MIXED SALT AMPHETAMINE · General benefit Indications ADDERALL XR (mixed salts amphetamine extended-release capsules) is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in: • Children (6 – 12 years of age) • Adolescents (13 – 17 years of age) • Adults (18 years of age or older) Need for Comprehensive Treatment Program ADDERALL XR is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include other measures (psychological, educational, social) for patients with this syndrome. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00081719.PDF; date 2025-09-12; DIN 02248808; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph ATOMOXETINE HCL · Listed, not a benefit (5), General benefit (40), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (14) Need for Comprehensive Treatment Program TEVA-ATOMOXETINE is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include other measures (psychological, educational, and social) for patients with this syndrome. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00052053.PDF; date July 2, 2019; DIN 02314541; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE · General benefit (54), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (6) Need for Comprehensive Treatment Program VYVANSE is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include other measures (psychological, educational/vocational, social) for patients with this syndrome. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00081828.PDF; date 2025-09-15; DIN 02322951; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph METHYLPHENIDATE HCL · General benefit (43), Listed, not a benefit (1), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (3) INDICATION AND CLINICAL USE pms-METHYLPHENIDATE is indicated for the treatment of:  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Need for Comprehensive Treatment Program pms-METHYLPHENIDATE is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include other measures (psychological, educational, social) for patients with this syndrome. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00068339.PDF; date October 17, 2022; DIN 00584991; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph Coverage source: ON formulary extract 2026-08-26
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1 INDICATIONS DEXEDRINE/DEXEDRINE SPANSULE (dextroamphetamine sulfate) is indicated: • in the adjunctive treatment of narcolepsy • for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A diagnosis of ADHD (DSM-IV) implies the presence of hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment and that were present before age 7 years. The symptoms must be persistent, must be more severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development, must cause clinically significant impairment, e.g., in social, academic, or occupational functioning, and must be present in 2 or more settings, e.g., school (or work) and at home. The symptoms must not be better accounted for by another mental disorder. For the Inattentive Type, at least 6 of the following symptoms must have persisted for at least 6 months: lack of attention to details/careless mistakes, lack of sustained attention, poor listener, failure to follow through on tasks, poor organization, avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort, loses things, easily distracted, forgetful. For the Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, at least 6… https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00083629.PDF PM date: FEB 25, 2026 Source product: DEXEDRINE; DIN 01924516; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.