Methotrexate Prescribing at SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
686
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+110.8%

SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 686 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,632 to the NHS. This is 110.8% 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
62
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
53

Prescribing Details

Total Items686
Total Quantity13,267
Total NHS Cost£12,632
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+110.8%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice686 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+110.8% 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.