Methotrexate Prescribing at BHF HIGHGATE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
149
Total Quantity
1,651
NHS Cost
£628
vs National Avg
-54.2%

BHF HIGHGATE SURGERY prescribed 149 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £628 to the NHS. This is 54.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items149
Total Quantity1,651
Total NHS Cost£628
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-54.2%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice149 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference-54.2% 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.