Methotrexate Prescribing at PENN SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
246
Total Quantity
5,760
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-24.4%
PENN SURGERY prescribed 246 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,379 to the NHS. This is 24.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,379 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.4% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | -24.4% 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.