Methylphenidate hydrochloride
CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
1.8M
NHS Cost
£57.9M
Practices
6,870
Avg per Practice
258
Overview
Methylphenidate hydrochloride is prescribed by 6,870 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,774,254 items were prescribed at a total cost of £57,876,472 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
148,953
Jun 2026
139,605
Jun 2026
144,465
Jun 2026
130,082
Jun 2026
141,789
Jun 2026
146,820
Jun 2026
143,610
Jun 2026
147,729
Jun 2026
157,358
Jun 2026
142,259
Jun 2026
158,529
Jun 2026
147,005
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH | 58.7K | 74 | 793 | +207.0% ▲ |
| NG | 52.5K | 140 | 375 | +45.2% ▲ |
| S | 52.0K | 174 | 299 | +15.7% ▲ |
| B | 50.3K | 204 | 247 | -4.5% ▼ |
| LE | 43.2K | 128 | 338 | +30.8% ▲ |
| M | 41.3K | 173 | 239 | -7.5% ▼ |
| BS | 41.0K | 83 | 494 | +91.1% ▲ |
| CM | 37.2K | 72 | 516 | +99.8% ▲ |
| PL | 36.5K | 60 | 609 | +135.7% ▲ |
| WA | 36.0K | 89 | 405 | +56.6% ▲ |
| NE | 33.7K | 140 | 241 | -6.7% ▼ |
| SW | 33.2K | 115 | 289 | +11.7% ▲ |
| ME | 33.0K | 68 | 486 | +88.0% ▲ |
| NN | 31.9K | 66 | 484 | +87.3% ▲ |
| RG | 31.7K | 71 | 446 | +72.6% ▲ |
| DE | 31.2K | 77 | 405 | +56.8% ▲ |
| BN | 30.5K | 77 | 396 | +53.3% ▲ |
| GU | 30.5K | 70 | 435 | +68.5% ▲ |
| PE | 28.3K | 93 | 304 | +17.8% ▲ |
| NR | 27.2K | 75 | 363 | +40.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| SFHT COMMUNITY PAEDS PRESCRIBER | 12,339 |
| MODALITY COMMUNITY SERVICES | 10,556 |
| THE CHILD HEALTH UNIT | 8,835 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD
- Paragraph: CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.