Methotrexate Prescribing at THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
635
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+95.1%
THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE prescribed 635 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,769 to the NHS. This is 95.1% 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
54
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,769 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.1% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +95.1% 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.