Table 4

Regional methylphenidate spending (net ingredient cost, NIC) per child and per person, by region

RegionPer child (£)Per person (£)
North Kent0.7240.133
South Kent0.3220.157
East Kent0.1180.020
Wirral0.6040.099
Liverpool0.0740.012
West Midlands (West)0.3040.054
West Midlands (East)0.0740.015
London (North)0.1170.021
London (South)0.1700.030
England average0.2070.035