Methotrexate Prescribing at ELM SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
530
Total Quantity
6,821
NHS Cost
£21.1K
vs National Avg
+62.8%

ELM SURGERY prescribed 530 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,086 to the NHS. This is 62.8% 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
41
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items530
Total Quantity6,821
Total NHS Cost£21,086
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+62.8%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice530 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+62.8% 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.