Methotrexate Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
341
Total Quantity
11.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+4.8%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 341 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,391 to the NHS. This is 4.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,459 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,391 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.8% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +4.8% 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.