Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
628
Total Quantity
27.5K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+143.2%

SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 628 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,703 to the NHS. This is 143.2% 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
60
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items628
Total Quantity27,549
Total NHS Cost£17,703
Presentations43 different forms
vs National Average+143.2%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice628 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+143.2% 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.