PI Pharma Insight

Methylphenidate 18mg modified-release tablets

BNF presentation 0404000M0AAAMAM within chapter Central Nervous System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.

Chemical substance

Methylphenidate hydrochloride

Presentation code

0404000M0AAAMAM

Usage overview

Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.

Items dispensed

10,709

NHS spend (£)

£427,816.30

Recent activity

March 2025

Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.

Dispensing trend

Month-by-month national usage.

Month Items dispensed
March 2025 2,247
February 2025 11
December 2024 646
November 2024 1,879
October 2024 1,969
September 2024 10
August 2024 197
July 2024 2,334
May 2024 678
July 2021 104
June 2021 77
December 2020 265

Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine

Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.

Pharmacy Items Region
Unknown pharmacy 68 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 55 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 47 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 38 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 33 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 27 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 26 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 24 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 24 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 24 No data available