Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP
CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,139
Total Quantity
44.5K
NHS Cost
£38.6K
vs National Avg
+341%
SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,139 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £38,551 to the NHS. This is 341% 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
97
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,139 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £38,551 |
| Presentations | 44 different forms |
| vs National Average | +341% |
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,139 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 258 items |
| Difference | +341% 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.