Methotrexate Prescribing at SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR.
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
881
Total Quantity
23.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+170.7%
SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 881 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,439 to the NHS. This is 170.7% 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
72
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 881 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,034 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,439 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +170.7% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 881 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +170.7% 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.