Methotrexate Prescribing at FIRS HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
740
Total Quantity
17.4K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+127.4%
FIRS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 740 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,784 to the NHS. This is 127.4% 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
50
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 740 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,434 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,784 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.4% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 740 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +127.4% 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.