Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
562
Total Quantity
24.8K
NHS Cost
£20.1K
vs National Avg
+117.6%

CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 562 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,112 to the NHS. This is 117.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is classified under CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
47

Prescribing Details

Total Items562
Total Quantity24,828
Total NHS Cost£20,112
Presentations34 different forms
vs National Average+117.6%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice562 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+117.6% 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.