Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
695
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£23.8K
vs National Avg
+169.1%

THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 695 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,792 to the NHS. This is 169.1% 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
66
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
75

Prescribing Details

Total Items695
Total Quantity29,603
Total NHS Cost£23,792
Presentations43 different forms
vs National Average+169.1%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice695 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+169.1% 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.