Methotrexate Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
787
Total Quantity
20.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+141.8%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 787 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,247 to the NHS. This is 141.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 787 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,878 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,247 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.8% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 787 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +141.8% 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.