Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CHILD HEALTH UNIT
CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
8,835
Total Quantity
303.3K
NHS Cost
£307.1K
vs National Avg
+3321%
THE CHILD HEALTH UNIT prescribed 8,835 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £307,091 to the NHS. This is 3321% 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
759
Jul 2026
692
Jul 2026
730
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
764
Jul 2026
757
Jul 2026
704
Jul 2026
773
Jul 2026
816
Jul 2026
732
Jul 2026
798
Jul 2026
724
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,835 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £307,091 |
| Presentations | 53 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3321% |
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,835 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 258 items |
| Difference | +3321% 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.