Methotrexate Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,331
Total Quantity
27.1K
NHS Cost
£29.3K
vs National Avg
+308.9%
STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,331 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,271 to the NHS. This is 308.9% 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
120
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,331 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,088 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,271 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +308.9% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,331 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +308.9% 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.