Methotrexate Prescribing at MURDISHAW
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
475
Total Quantity
9,364
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+45.9%
MURDISHAW prescribed 475 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,826 to the NHS. This is 45.9% 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
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 475 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,364 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,826 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.9% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 475 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +45.9% 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.