Methotrexate Prescribing at EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

1,156

Total Quantity

20.4K

NHS Cost

£27.1K

vs National Avg

+255.2%

EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,156 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,129 to the NHS. This is 255.2% 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

102

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

102

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,156
Total Quantity	20,429
Total NHS Cost	£27,129
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	+255.2%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,156 items
National average per practice	326 items
Difference	+255.2% 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.