Methotrexate Prescribing at BUDLEIGH SALTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
604
Total Quantity
17.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+85.6%

BUDLEIGH SALTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 604 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,177 to the NHS. This is 85.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
49

Prescribing Details

Total Items604
Total Quantity17,650
Total NHS Cost£1,177
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+85.6%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice604 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+85.6% vs national average
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.