Methotrexate Prescribing at WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,274
Total Quantity
32.6K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+291.4%
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES prescribed 1,274 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,392 to the NHS. This is 291.4% 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
103
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,274 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,621 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,392 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +291.4% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,274 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +291.4% 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.