Methotrexate Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
760
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+133.5%
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 760 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,729 to the NHS. This is 133.5% 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
63
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,789 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,729 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.5% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +133.5% 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.