Methotrexate Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
226
Total Quantity
4,838
NHS Cost
£292
vs National Avg
-30.6%

ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 226 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £292 to the NHS. This is 30.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items226
Total Quantity4,838
Total NHS Cost£292
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-30.6%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice226 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference-30.6% 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.