Methotrexate
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (National)
40.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6M
Practices
1,366
Avg per Practice
30
Overview
Methotrexate is prescribed by 1,366 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 40,734 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,629,940 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression, Section Cytotoxic drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH | 6,752 | 50 | 135 | +353.0% ▲ |
| TA | 3,798 | 37 | 103 | +244.3% ▲ |
| CV | 3,573 | 66 | 54 | +81.5% ▲ |
| LA | 3,560 | 30 | 119 | +298.3% ▲ |
| PO | 3,025 | 39 | 78 | +160.4% ▲ |
| PE | 2,333 | 29 | 80 | +169.8% ▲ |
| DT | 2,264 | 20 | 113 | +279.9% ▲ |
| S | 2,259 | 76 | 30 | -0.3% vs avg |
| SK | 1,514 | 32 | 47 | +58.7% ▲ |
| B | 843 | 28 | 30 | +1.0% vs avg |
| MK | 728 | 19 | 38 | +28.5% ▲ |
| GU | 666 | 23 | 29 | -2.7% ▼ |
| BA | 465 | 18 | 26 | -13.4% ▼ |
| OX | 433 | 19 | 23 | -23.5% ▼ |
| SL | 368 | 16 | 23 | -22.8% ▼ |
| CA | 330 | 14 | 24 | -20.8% ▼ |
| WS | 320 | 18 | 18 | -40.3% ▼ |
| RG | 314 | 19 | 17 | -44.6% ▼ |
| SO | 304 | 13 | 23 | -21.5% ▼ |
| BS | 303 | 16 | 19 | -36.6% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 701 |
| SHORE MEDICAL | 480 |
| THE ADAM PRACTICE | 463 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
- Section: Cytotoxic drugs
- Paragraph: Antimetabolites
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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.