Methotrexate Prescribing at BELMONT & SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP

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

Items (12m)

282

Total Quantity

8,081

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

-13.4%

BELMONT & SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 282 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,799 to the NHS. This is 13.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	282
Total Quantity	8,081
Total NHS Cost	£1,799
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-13.4%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	282 items
National average per practice	326 items
Difference	-13.4% 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.