Methylphenidate hydrochloride vs Modafinil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylphenidate hydrochloride was dispensed 32.4× as often as Modafinil in May 2026 — 225,349 items versus 6,964 in England.
225,349items
Methylphenidate hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,964items
Modafinil · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Methylphenidate hydrochloride | Modafinil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 225,349 | 6,964 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,375,856 | 85,704 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,829,094 | £57,170 |
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