Methotrexate Prescribing at FORESTSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
605
Total Quantity
11.8K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+85.9%
FORESTSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 605 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,278 to the NHS. This is 85.9% 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
55
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,786 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,278 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.9% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +85.9% 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.