Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE

CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
349
Total Quantity
12.2K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+35.1%

WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 349 items of Methylphenidate hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,142 to the NHS. This is 35.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is classified under CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30

Prescribing Details

Total Items349
Total Quantity12,212
Total NHS Cost£10,142
Presentations31 different forms
vs National Average+35.1%

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice349 items
National average per practice258 items
Difference+35.1% 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.