Methotrexate Prescribing at ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
599
Total Quantity
8,530
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+84%
ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 599 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,297 to the NHS. This is 84% 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
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 599 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,297 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 599 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +84% 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.