Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at DERRY DOWNS SURGERY

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
219
Total Quantity
7,989
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-15.2%

DERRY DOWNS SURGERY prescribed 219 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,908 to the NHS. This is 15.2% below 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
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items219
Total Quantity7,989
Total NHS Cost£8,908
Presentations23 different forms
vs National Average-15.2%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice219 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference-15.2% 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.