Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
312
Total Quantity
10.8K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+20.8%

UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 312 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,312 to the NHS. This is 20.8% 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
36
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items312
Total Quantity10,793
Total NHS Cost£11,312
Presentations35 different forms
vs National Average+20.8%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice312 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+20.8% 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.