Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
576
Total Quantity
23.1K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+123%

PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 576 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,777 to the NHS. This is 123% 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
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
57

Prescribing Details

Total Items576
Total Quantity23,086
Total NHS Cost£11,777
Presentations29 different forms
vs National Average+123%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice576 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+123% 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.