Medicine prices in the United Kingdom
Methotrexate Price in the United Kingdom (2026)
Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending3 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data
Lowest NHS Drug Tariff price per tablet
£0.54
Cheapest 10 mg tablet: 10mg tablets, £53.77 for 100 tablets. Official Drug Tariff price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.72 per tablet£53.77
cheapest pack (100 tablets)
£16.13
30 tablets (1 a day for a month)
39
listed products
Drug Tariff price
price type
What you actually pay
What a patient pays for methotrexate in the United Kingdom
£53.77
official Drug Tariff price for 10mg tablets, 100 tablets
£9.90
you pay per prescription item (England)
NHS prescription charge per item in England, whatever the medicine costs. Free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and for exempt groups such as people aged 60 and over, under 16s and people with certain conditions.
39 products
One product name across 12 strengths are on the official list.
India
has the lowest listed price per tablet for the same strength: $0.032 vs $0.72 here (different price types; see below).
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How much will Methotrexate 10 mg tablet cost you?
Every listed product
All 39 methotrexate products in the United Kingdom
| Medicine | Pack | Price | Per unit | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10mg tablets | 100 tablets | £53.77 | £0.54 | Category C |
| 7.5mg/0.15ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £10.86 | — | Category C |
| 7.5mg/0.15ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £12.87 | — | Category C |
| 7.5mg/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £13.37 | — | Category C |
| 7.5mg/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £13.37 | — | Category C |
| 10mg/0.2ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £11.25 | — | Category C |
| 10mg/0.2ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £13.26 | — | Category C |
| 10mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £13.77 | — | Category C |
| 10mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £13.77 | — | Category C |
| 12.5mg/0.25ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £12.34 | — | Category C |
| 12.5mg/0.25ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £14.35 | — | Category C |
| 12.5mg/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £14.85 | — | Category C |
| 12.5mg/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £14.85 | — | Category C |
| 15mg/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £12.40 | — | Category C |
| 15mg/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £14.41 | — | Category C |
| 15mg/0.6ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £14.92 | — | Category C |
| 15mg/0.6ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £14.92 | — | Category C |
| 17.5mg/0.35ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £13.24 | — | Category C |
| 17.5mg/0.35ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £15.25 | — | Category C |
| 17.5mg/0.7ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £15.75 | — | Category C |
| 17.5mg/0.7ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £15.75 | — | Category C |
| 20mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £13.55 | — | Category C |
| 20mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £15.56 | — | Category C |
| 20mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £16.06 | — | Category C |
| 20mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £16.06 | — | Category C |
| 22.5mg/0.45ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £14.10 | — | Category C |
| 22.5mg/0.45ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £16.11 | — | Category C |
| 22.5mg/0.9ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £16.61 | — | Category C |
| 22.5mg/0.9ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £16.61 | — | Category C |
| 25mg/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £14.24 | — | Category C |
| 25mg/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £16.13 | — | Category C |
| 25mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £16.64 | — | Category C |
| 25mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £16.64 | — | Category C |
| 27.5mg/0.55ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £16.50 | — | Category C |
| 30mg/0.6ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes | 1 | £14.55 | — | Category C |
| 30mg/0.6ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices | 1 | £16.56 | — | Category C |
| 2mg/ml oral solution sugar free | 35 | £95.00 | — | Category C |
| 2mg/ml oral solution sugar free | 65 | £125 | — | Category C |
| 2.5mg tablets | 28 tablets | £1.49 | £0.053 | Category M |
Same medicine, other countries
Methotrexate 10 mg tablet: the United Kingdom vs 3 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per tablet (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Jan Aushadhi MRP | ₹3 | $0.032 |
| United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi DoH public price | AED 1.43 | $0.39 |
| Australia | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$0.67 | $0.47 |
Countries publish different kinds of price (manufacturer, reimbursement or retail), so differences are partly due to what is measured. Converted at official US dollar pegs (AED, SAR) and ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026.
What this price means
How Drug Tariff prices work in the United Kingdom
Prices on this page are the NHS Drug Tariff (Part VIIIA) price: what the NHS pays a pharmacy in England and Wales for the generic medicine. Patients do not pay this price. In England many people pay a flat prescription charge per item and many others are exempt; prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Read the full guide to medicine prices in the United Kingdom.
Strengths and forms
Every strength and form of methotrexate in the United Kingdom
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 mg injection | 4 | £10.86 | — |
| 10 mg injection | 4 | £11.25 | — |
| 12.5 mg injection | 4 | £12.34 | — |
| 15 mg injection | 4 | £12.40 | — |
| 17.5 mg injection | 4 | £13.24 | — |
| 20 mg injection | 4 | £13.55 | — |
| 22.5 mg injection | 4 | £14.10 | — |
| 25 mg injection | 4 | £14.24 | — |
| 30 mg injection | 2 | £14.55 | — |
| 2 mg oral liquid | 2 | £95.00 | — |
| 10 mg tablet | 1 | £53.77 | £0.54 |
| 27.5 mg injection | 1 | £16.50 | — |
| 2.5 mg tablet | 1 | £1.49 | £0.053 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does methotrexate cost in the United Kingdom?
Official Drug Tariff prices for methotrexate in the United Kingdom range from £53.77 to £125 per pack across 39 listed products. The cheapest 10 mg tablet works out at £0.54 each (about $0.72).
What kind of price is this?
It is the NHS Drug Tariff (Part VIIIA) price: what the NHS pays a pharmacy in England and Wales for the generic medicine. Patients do not pay this price. In England many people pay a flat prescription charge per item and many others are exempt; prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
How much will I pay for methotrexate at a pharmacy in the United Kingdom?
£9.90 for 10mg tablets (100 tablets). NHS prescription charge per item in England, whatever the medicine costs. Free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and for exempt groups such as people aged 60 and over, under 16s and people with certain conditions.
What is the cheapest methotrexate 10 mg tablet in the United Kingdom?
NHS generic at £53.77 for 100 tablets, or £0.54 per tablet.
Is methotrexate cheaper in other countries?
For 10 mg tablet, the lowest listed price per tablet is $0.032 in India, $0.39 in the UAE and $0.47 in Australia, compared with $0.72 in the United Kingdom. Each country publishes a different type of price, so treat this as a rough guide.
Evidence
Sources
- NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). Drug Tariff Part VIIIA (Categories A, C and M), October 2026. www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dr. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Department of Health and Social Care / Community Pharmacy England. NHS prescription charges in England 2026/27: £9.90 per item; prepayment certificate £32.05 (3 months), £114.50 (12 months). cpe.org.uk/our-news/nhs-prescription-charges-frozen-for-the-second-yea. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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