Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at BARLBOROUGH MEDICAL PRACTICE

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
452
Total Quantity
14.9K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+75%

BARLBOROUGH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 452 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,207 to the NHS. This is 75% above the national average prescribing rate. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is classified under CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items452
Total Quantity14,916
Total NHS Cost£12,207
Presentations31 different forms
vs National Average+75%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice452 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+75% vs national average
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.