Methotrexate Prescribing at FAIRLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,117
Total Quantity
24.6K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+243.2%

FAIRLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,117 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,133 to the NHS. This is 243.2% 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
107
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
90

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,117
Total Quantity24,592
Total NHS Cost£17,133
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+243.2%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,117 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+243.2% 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.