This website contains promotional information about Atenza® XL and it is intended for UK healthcare professionals only. This website has been developed and funded by Exeltis UK.

Now available in the UK

For ADHD in Children (6+) and Adults 1,4

Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App store. Adverse events should also be reported to Exeltis UK Limited by email to pharmacovigilance.uk@exeltis.com

bioequivalent
Bioequivalent to Concerta® XL¹
wholesalers
Avaliable from All Main Wholesalers
Cost
Cost reduction
vs Concerta® XL2
europe

Manufactured
in Europe

What is Atenza® XL?

Atenza® XL is a prolonged-release methylphenidate hydrochloride.³⁻⁶

Atenza® XL is indicated as part of a comprehensive treatment programme for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children aged 6 years of age and over and adults when remedial measures alone prove insufficient.³⁻⁶

Treatment must be initiated and supervised by a physician specialised in the treatment of ADHD such as an expert paediatrician.³⁻⁶

Atenza® XL is avaliable in four strengths:

Atenza® XL

Prolonged-release
tablets (30 tablets)

Atenza® XL

Prolonged-release
tablets (30 tablets)

Atenza® XL

Prolonged-release
tablets (30 tablets)

Atenza® XL

Prolonged-release
tablets (30 tablets)

Key Information for HCPs:

Atenza® XL is bioequivalent to Concerta® XL5.

Atenza® XL (methylphenidate prolonged release) is bioequivalent to Concerta XL.

Atenza® XL offers a Cost Reduction Vs Concerta®XL6.

Atenza XL® offers up to 65%* cost
reduction compared to Concerta XL.

ATENZA® XL is Available from All Main Wholesalers.

Available through AAH, Phoenix and Alliance.

ATENZA® XL is Manufactured in Europe.

Manufactured in Spain by Insud Pharma; the parent company of Exeltis UK.

*Price comparison based on NHS list pirces (December 2025)2

 

Atenza® XL Concerta® XL Cost Saving
18 mg £10.90 £31.19 £20.29 (65%)
27 mg £12.87 £36.81 £23.94 (65%)
36 mg £14.85 £42.45 £27.60 (65%)
54 mg £31.30 £73.62 £42.32 (57%)