Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,431
Total Quantity
55.5K
NHS Cost
£40.0K
vs National Avg
+454.1%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,431 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £39,959 to the NHS. This is 454.1% 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
121
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,454 |
| Total NHS Cost | £39,959 |
| Presentations | 40 different forms |
| vs National Average | +454.1% |
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 258 items |
| Difference | +454.1% 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.