Methotrexate Prescribing at ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
416
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+27.8%

ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 416 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,519 to the NHS. This is 27.8% 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
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items416
Total Quantity10,732
Total NHS Cost£4,519
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+27.8%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice416 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+27.8% 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.