Methotrexate Prescribing at EASTWOOD GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,040
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£28.4K
vs National Avg
+219.5%

EASTWOOD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,040 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,436 to the NHS. This is 219.5% 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
120
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
84

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,040
Total Quantity20,696
Total NHS Cost£28,436
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+219.5%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,040 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+219.5% 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.