Methotrexate Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
577
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+77.3%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 577 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,729 to the NHS. This is 77.3% 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
44
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 577 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,729 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.3% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 577 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +77.3% 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.