Methotrexate Prescribing at STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE

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

Items (12m)
60
Total Quantity
1,244
NHS Cost
£398
vs National Avg
-81.6%

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE prescribed 60 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £398 to the NHS. This is 81.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items60
Total Quantity1,244
Total NHS Cost£398
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-81.6%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice60 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference-81.6% 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.