Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at COMMUNITY CAMHS

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,193
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£34.9K
vs National Avg
+361.9%

COMMUNITY CAMHS prescribed 1,193 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £34,938 to the NHS. This is 361.9% 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
112
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
95

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,193
Total Quantity43,226
Total NHS Cost£34,938
Presentations48 different forms
vs National Average+361.9%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,193 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+361.9% 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.