Methotrexate Prescribing at LONGSHORE SURGERIES
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
444
Total Quantity
7,049
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+36.4%
LONGSHORE SURGERIES prescribed 444 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,680 to the NHS. This is 36.4% 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
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 444 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,049 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,680 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.4% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 444 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +36.4% 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.