Methotrexate Prescribing at SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
959
Total Quantity
24.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+194.6%
SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 959 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,715 to the NHS. This is 194.6% 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
86
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 959 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,715 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +194.6% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 959 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +194.6% 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.