Methotrexate Prescribing at KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
545
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+67.4%
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 545 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,521 to the NHS. This is 67.4% 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
52
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,388 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,521 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.4% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +67.4% 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.