Methotrexate Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
219
Total Quantity
5,131
NHS Cost
£306
vs National Avg
-32.7%

THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 219 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £306 to the NHS. This is 32.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items219
Total Quantity5,131
Total NHS Cost£306
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-32.7%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice219 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference-32.7% 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.