Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
61
Total Quantity
675
NHS Cost
£557
vs National Avg
-76.4%

PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH prescribed 61 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £557 to the NHS. This is 76.4% 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
10
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
3

Prescribing Details

Total Items61
Total Quantity675
Total NHS Cost£557
Presentations27 different forms
vs National Average-76.4%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice61 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference-76.4% 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.