Methotrexate Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES

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

Items (12m)
1,073
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
+229.7%

BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 1,073 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,009 to the NHS. This is 229.7% 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
102
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
90

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,073
Total Quantity23,698
Total NHS Cost£12,009
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+229.7%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,073 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+229.7% 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.