Methotrexate Prescribing at PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP

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

Items (12m)

1,217

Total Quantity

26.1K

NHS Cost

£25.5K

vs National Avg

+273.9%

PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,217 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,456 to the NHS. This is 273.9% 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

122

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

103

Jul 2026

108

Jul 2026

112

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,217
Total Quantity	26,103
Total NHS Cost	£25,456
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+273.9%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,217 items
National average per practice	326 items
Difference	+273.9% 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.