Caffeine citrate vs Methylphenidate hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylphenidate hydrochloride was dispensed 225,349.0× as often as Caffeine citrate in June 2025 — 225,349 items versus 1 in England.
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Caffeine citrate · June 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
225,349items
Methylphenidate hydrochloride · June 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Caffeine citrate versus Methylphenidate hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Caffeine citrate · ╌ Methylphenidate hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2025
| Measure | Caffeine citrate | Methylphenidate hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2025 | 1 | 225,349 |
| Items, last 12 months | 23 | 2,375,856 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2025 | £4 | £6,829,094 |
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