Methotrexate Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
17.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+115.1%
FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 700 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,176 to the NHS. This is 115.1% 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
70
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,659 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,176 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.1% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +115.1% 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.