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 Items | 686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,267 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,632 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.8% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +110.8% 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.