Methotrexate Prescribing at FOREST SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
501
Total Quantity
7,972
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+53.9%

FOREST SURGERY prescribed 501 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,478 to the NHS. This is 53.9% 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
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
42

Prescribing Details

Total Items501
Total Quantity7,972
Total NHS Cost£17,478
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+53.9%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice501 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+53.9% 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.