Methotrexate Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
555
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+70.5%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 555 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,908 to the NHS. This is 70.5% 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
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 555 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,908 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.5% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 555 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +70.5% 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.