Methotrexate Prescribing at WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

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

Items (12m)
1,229
Total Quantity
23.8K
NHS Cost
£28.0K
vs National Avg
+277.6%

WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,229 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,011 to the NHS. This is 277.6% 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
108
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
101

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,229
Total Quantity23,809
Total NHS Cost£28,011
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+277.6%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,229 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+277.6% 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.