Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,120
Total Quantity
45.5K
NHS Cost
£35.8K
vs National Avg
+333.7%
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,120 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £35,798 to the NHS. This is 333.7% 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
109
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,120 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,516 |
| Total NHS Cost | £35,798 |
| Presentations | 52 different forms |
| vs National Average | +333.7% |
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,120 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 258 items |
| Difference | +333.7% 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.