Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
160
Total Quantity
5,469
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-38%

LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 160 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,635 to the NHS. This is 38% below 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
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items160
Total Quantity5,469
Total NHS Cost£4,635
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average-38%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice160 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference-38% 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.