Methotrexate Prescribing at PORTSLADE HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
564
Total Quantity
14.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+73.3%
PORTSLADE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 564 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,402 to the NHS. This is 73.3% 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
51
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 564 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,862 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,402 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.3% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 564 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +73.3% 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.