Methotrexate Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
401
Total Quantity
7,303
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+23.2%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 401 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,593 to the NHS. This is 23.2% 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
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,303 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,593 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.2% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +23.2% 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.