Methotrexate
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
2.1M
NHS Cost
£23.5M
Practices
6,575
Avg per Practice
326
Overview
Methotrexate is prescribed by 6,575 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 2,140,032 items were prescribed at a total cost of £23,548,206 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
182,065
Jun 2026
170,106
Jun 2026
184,400
Jun 2026
179,144
Jun 2026
173,610
Jun 2026
183,957
Jun 2026
174,207
Jun 2026
181,767
Jun 2026
182,332
Jun 2026
163,855
Jun 2026
175,232
Jun 2026
176,136
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 63.7K | 168 | 379 | +16.6% ▲ |
| BS | 60.4K | 81 | 746 | +129.2% ▲ |
| NR | 54.4K | 73 | 745 | +128.8% ▲ |
| B | 52.8K | 255 | 207 | -36.3% ▼ |
| RG | 50.5K | 66 | 765 | +134.9% ▲ |
| PE | 44.9K | 92 | 488 | +50.0% ▲ |
| LE | 43.7K | 125 | 349 | +7.3% ▲ |
| NG | 40.9K | 136 | 301 | -7.5% ▼ |
| EX | 38.1K | 60 | 635 | +95.2% ▲ |
| NE | 37.9K | 138 | 275 | -15.6% ▼ |
| LS | 37.9K | 89 | 425 | +30.7% ▲ |
| GL | 37.1K | 65 | 570 | +75.1% ▲ |
| YO | 36.7K | 47 | 781 | +139.9% ▲ |
| BN | 36.1K | 81 | 446 | +37.0% ▲ |
| OX | 35.0K | 57 | 614 | +88.7% ▲ |
| SO | 33.3K | 52 | 641 | +96.8% ▲ |
| PL | 33.2K | 49 | 677 | +107.9% ▲ |
| CH | 32.2K | 66 | 489 | +50.1% ▲ |
| BH | 32.2K | 50 | 643 | +97.5% ▲ |
| IP | 31.9K | 60 | 532 | +63.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 3,922 |
| BB HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS | 3,479 |
| MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE | 3,221 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
- Paragraph: Rheumatic disease suppressant drugs
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.