Methotrexate Prescribing at MARITIME HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
686
Total Quantity
19.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+110.8%
MARITIME HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 686 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,152 to the NHS. This is 110.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,283 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,152 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.8% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +110.8% 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.