Methotrexate Prescribing at AVENUE SURGERY

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)

1,263

Total Quantity

26.6K

NHS Cost

£26.0K

vs National Avg

+288%

AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 1,263 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,969 to the NHS. This is 288% above the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

117

Jun 2026

115

Jun 2026

124

Jun 2026

121

Jun 2026

106

Jun 2026

111

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,263
Total Quantity	26,567
Total NHS Cost	£25,969
Presentations	10 different forms
vs National Average	+288%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,263 items
National average per practice	326 items
Difference	+288% vs national average

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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.