Methotrexate Prescribing at FRIARSGATE PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,101
Total Quantity
24.4K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+238.3%

FRIARSGATE PRACTICE prescribed 1,101 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,718 to the NHS. This is 238.3% 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
92
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
87

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,101
Total Quantity24,413
Total NHS Cost£19,718
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+238.3%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,101 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+238.3% 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.