Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at LPT COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS
CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,011
Total Quantity
126.1K
NHS Cost
£108.6K
vs National Avg
+1453.1%
LPT COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS prescribed 4,011 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £108,553 to the NHS. This is 1453.1% 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
681
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
222
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,011 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,134 |
| Total NHS Cost | £108,553 |
| Presentations | 53 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1453.1% |
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,011 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 258 items |
| Difference | +1453.1% 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.