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Methylphenidate 10mg tablets

0404000M0AAAAAA · Central Nervous System
Data updated April 2026
19,909items

Dispensed in April 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

£114,001

Net ingredient cost · April 2026

NHSBSA PCA

229,134items

Dispensed in the last 12 months

NHSBSA PCA

Figure 1. Methylphenidate 10mg tablets: national items dispensed by month

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Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026

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