Methotrexate Prescribing at SCARBOROUGH MEDICAL GROUP

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
1,569
Total Quantity
27.0K
NHS Cost
£45.0K
vs National Avg
+382.1%

SCARBOROUGH MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,569 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £44,975 to the NHS. This is 382.1% 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
140
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
129

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,569
Total Quantity27,008
Total NHS Cost£44,975
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+382.1%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,569 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+382.1% vs national average
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.