Methotrexate Prescribing at COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,965
Total Quantity
32.8K
NHS Cost
£27.0K
vs National Avg
+503.7%
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,965 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,027 to the NHS. This is 503.7% 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
159
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,965 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,838 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,027 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +503.7% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,965 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +503.7% 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.