Methotrexate Prescribing at LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
297
Total Quantity
10.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-8.8%
LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES prescribed 297 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,355 to the NHS. This is 8.8% 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
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 297 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,416 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,355 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.8% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 297 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | -8.8% 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.