Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
736
Total Quantity
26.5K
NHS Cost
£26.9K
vs National Avg
+185%

POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE prescribed 736 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,926 to the NHS. This is 185% 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
48
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
72

Prescribing Details

Total Items736
Total Quantity26,517
Total NHS Cost£26,926
Presentations28 different forms
vs National Average+185%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice736 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+185% 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.