Methotrexate Prescribing at FOREST PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
271
Total Quantity
8,794
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
-16.7%
FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 271 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,695 to the NHS. This is 16.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 271 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,794 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,695 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.7% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 271 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | -16.7% 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.