Methylphenidate hydrochloride vs Pitolisant hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylphenidate hydrochloride was dispensed 5,485.5× as often as Pitolisant hydrochloride in June 2026 — 241,362 items versus 44 in England.
241,362items
Methylphenidate hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
44items
Pitolisant hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Methylphenidate hydrochloride | Pitolisant hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 241,362 | 44 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,391,869 | 580 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £7,335,938 | £34,803 |
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