Methotrexate Prescribing at HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
496
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£24.2K
vs National Avg
+52.4%
HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 496 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,187 to the NHS. This is 52.4% 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
35
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,386 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,187 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.4% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +52.4% 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.