Methotrexate Prescribing at BLACK COUNTRY FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
496
Total Quantity
9,624
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+52.4%
BLACK COUNTRY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 496 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,544 to the NHS. This is 52.4% 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
45
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,544 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.4% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +52.4% 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.