Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at CHERRYMEAD SURGERY

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
22.5K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+73.5%

CHERRYMEAD SURGERY prescribed 448 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,566 to the NHS. This is 73.5% 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
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items448
Total Quantity22,539
Total NHS Cost£16,566
Presentations26 different forms
vs National Average+73.5%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice448 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+73.5% 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.