FOI release

Methylphenidate base and methylphenidate hydrochloride importation, 2010 to 2012

Published 19 August 2013

FOI release 24381

Details of the importation of methylphenidate base and methylphenidate hydrochloride into the UK during the last 24 months.

We released the following information on 17 October 2012:

Between 1 October 2010 and 30 September 2012, 6,778.89 grams of methylphenidate base was imported in 73 individual shipments to 3 separate licensees.

The Home Office only records methylphenidate in base amounts.