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METHAMPHETAMINE vs METHYLPHENIDATE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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METHAMPHETAMINE vs METHYLPHENIDATE: Safety Overview

Metric METHAMPHETAMINE METHYLPHENIDATE
Total FAERS Reports 8,626 31,008
Deaths Reported 6,488 1,163
Death Rate 75.2% 3.8%
Hospitalizations 1,381 4,620
Average Patient Age 40.5 yrs 22.6 yrs
% Female Patients 35.4% 39.4%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Mayne Pharma Commercial LLC Bryant Ranch Prepack
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription