Methylphenidate hydrochloride vs Modafinil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylphenidate hydrochloride was dispensed 30.4× as often as Modafinil in March 2026 — 219,736 items versus 7,227 in England.
219,736items
Methylphenidate hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,227items
Modafinil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylphenidate hydrochloride versus Modafinil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylphenidate hydrochloride · ╌ Modafinil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methylphenidate hydrochloride | Modafinil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 219,736 | 7,227 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,280,373 | 86,172 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,705,510 | £60,833 |
See the full profile for Methylphenidate hydrochloride or Modafinil.