PI Pharma Insight

Methylphenidate 20mg modified-release capsules

BNF presentation 0404000M0AAAQAQ within chapter Central Nervous System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.

Chemical substance

Methylphenidate hydrochloride

Presentation code

0404000M0AAAQAQ

Usage overview

Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.

Items dispensed

6,673

NHS spend (£)

£240,342.86

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 1,694
February 2025 3
December 2024 389
November 2024 1,567
October 2024 1,329
September 2024 10
August 2024 91
July 2024 902
May 2024 181
July 2021 90
June 2021 38
December 2020 167

Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine

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

Pharmacy Items Region
Unknown pharmacy 116 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 73 No data available
Chapel Row Surgery
ODS K81103
56 15A - BUCKS,OXFORDSHIRE & BERKS WEST ICB
Unknown pharmacy 44 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 40 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 40 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 35 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 34 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 34 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 27 No data available