Methotrexate Prescribing at ISLAND HEALTH
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
188
Total Quantity
4,557
NHS Cost
£273
vs National Avg
-42.2%
ISLAND HEALTH prescribed 188 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £273 to the NHS. This is 42.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,557 |
| Total NHS Cost | £273 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.2% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | -42.2% 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.