Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,135

Total Quantity

45.7K

NHS Cost

£36.2K

vs National Avg

+339.5%

LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,135 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £36,151 to the NHS. This is 339.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is classified under CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

104

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

115

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,135
Total Quantity	45,650
Total NHS Cost	£36,151
Presentations	45 different forms
vs National Average	+339.5%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,135 items
National average per practice	258 items
Difference	+339.5% 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.