Methotrexate Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
445
Total Quantity
11.5K
NHS Cost
£688
vs National Avg
+36.7%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 445 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £688 to the NHS. This is 36.7% 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
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £688 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.7% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +36.7% 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.