Methotrexate Prescribing at COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
208
Total Quantity
6,594
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-36.1%
COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE prescribed 208 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,358 to the NHS. This is 36.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,358 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.1% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | -36.1% 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.