Methotrexate Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (12m)
392
Total Quantity
1,576
NHS Cost
£24.5K
vs National Avg
+1214.6%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 392 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,523 to the NHS. This is 1214.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,576 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,523 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1214.6% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 30 items |
| Difference | +1214.6% 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.