Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGHEAD HEALTH

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,232
Total Quantity
43.3K
NHS Cost
£37.5K
vs National Avg
+377%

SPRINGHEAD HEALTH prescribed 1,232 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £37,453 to the NHS. This is 377% 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
123
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
101

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,232
Total Quantity43,264
Total NHS Cost£37,453
Presentations40 different forms
vs National Average+377%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,232 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+377% 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.