Methotrexate Prescribing at LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
397
Total Quantity
10.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+22%
LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 397 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,583 to the NHS. This is 22% 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
29
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,583 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +22% 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.