Methotrexate Prescribing at BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
270
Total Quantity
7,844
NHS Cost
£510
vs National Avg
-17%
BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 270 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £510 to the NHS. This is 17% below the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 270 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,844 |
| Total NHS Cost | £510 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 270 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | -17% 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.