Methylphenidate hydrochloride vs Pitolisant hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylphenidate hydrochloride was dispensed 5,240.7× as often as Pitolisant hydrochloride in May 2026 — 225,349 items versus 43 in England.
225,349items
Methylphenidate hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
43items
Pitolisant hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylphenidate hydrochloride versus Pitolisant hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylphenidate hydrochloride · ╌ Pitolisant hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methylphenidate hydrochloride | Pitolisant hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 225,349 | 43 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,375,856 | 579 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,829,094 | £25,296 |
See the full profile for Methylphenidate hydrochloride or Pitolisant hydrochloride.