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Methylphenidate 18mg modified-release tablets

0404000M0AAAMAM · Central Nervous System
Data updated June 2026
9,622items

Dispensed in June 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

£269,273

Net ingredient cost · June 2026

NHSBSA PCA

88,207items

Dispensed in the last 12 months

NHSBSA PCA

Figure 1. Methylphenidate 18mg modified-release tablets: national items dispensed by month

0 5k 10k Aug 2024 Dec 2024 Apr 2025 Aug 2025 Dec 2025 Jun 2026 9,622 Aug 2024: 4k Sep 2024: 5k Oct 2024: 5k Nov 2024: 4k Dec 2024: 5k Jan 2025: 5k Feb 2025: 4k Mar 2025: 5k Apr 2025: 5k May 2025: 6k Jun 2025: 6k Jul 2025: 6k Aug 2025: 5k Sep 2025: 6k Oct 2025: 7k Nov 2025: 7k Dec 2025: 7k Jan 2026: 8k Feb 2026: 8k Mar 2026: 9k Apr 2026: 9k May 2026: 8k Jun 2026: 10k

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026

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