Methylphenidate hydrochloride vs Guanfacine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylphenidate hydrochloride was dispensed 18.6× as often as Guanfacine in May 2026 — 225,349 items versus 12,120 in England.
225,349items
Methylphenidate hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,120items
Guanfacine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylphenidate hydrochloride versus Guanfacine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylphenidate hydrochloride · ╌ Guanfacine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methylphenidate hydrochloride | Guanfacine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 225,349 | 12,120 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,375,856 | 134,829 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,829,094 | £880,385 |
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