Methotrexate Prescribing at HEYWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
481
Total Quantity
9,344
NHS Cost
£12.3K
vs National Avg
+47.8%

HEYWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 481 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,260 to the NHS. This is 47.8% 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
37
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items481
Total Quantity9,344
Total NHS Cost£12,260
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+47.8%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice481 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+47.8% 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.