Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,107
Total Quantity
34.2K
NHS Cost
£33.7K
vs National Avg
+328.6%

BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,107 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,658 to the NHS. This is 328.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is classified under CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
95

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,107
Total Quantity34,231
Total NHS Cost£33,658
Presentations45 different forms
vs National Average+328.6%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,107 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+328.6% 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.