Methotrexate Prescribing at FOREST HEALTH CARE

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

Items (12m)
947
Total Quantity
17.7K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+191%

FOREST HEALTH CARE prescribed 947 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,266 to the NHS. This is 191% 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
81
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
83

Prescribing Details

Total Items947
Total Quantity17,722
Total NHS Cost£13,266
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+191%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice947 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+191% 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.