Methotrexate Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)

1,071

Total Quantity

28.6K

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+229.1%

LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,071 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,727 to the NHS. This is 229.1% 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

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,071
Total Quantity	28,578
Total NHS Cost	£1,727
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+229.1%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,071 items
National average per practice	326 items
Difference	+229.1% 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.