Methotrexate Prescribing at LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
311
Total Quantity
5,684
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-4.4%
LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 311 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,640 to the NHS. This is 4.4% 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
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 311 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,640 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.4% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 311 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | -4.4% 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.