Methotrexate Prescribing at SKELMANTHORPE FAMILY DOCTORS

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

Items (12m)
385
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£813
vs National Avg
+18.3%

SKELMANTHORPE FAMILY DOCTORS prescribed 385 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £813 to the NHS. This is 18.3% 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
42
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items385
Total Quantity11,965
Total NHS Cost£813
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+18.3%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice385 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+18.3% 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.