Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
15.6K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+77%
CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 457 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,977 to the NHS. This is 77% 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
42
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,574 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,977 |
| Presentations | 25 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77% |
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 258 items |
| Difference | +77% vs national average |
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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.