Methotrexate Prescribing at PONTESBURY & WORTHEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
391
Total Quantity
9,330
NHS Cost
£603
vs National Avg
+20.1%

PONTESBURY & WORTHEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 391 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £603 to the NHS. This is 20.1% 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
38
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items391
Total Quantity9,330
Total NHS Cost£603
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+20.1%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice391 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+20.1% 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.