Methotrexate Prescribing at SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
733
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+125.2%

SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 733 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,387 to the NHS. This is 125.2% 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
69
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
61

Prescribing Details

Total Items733
Total Quantity19,364
Total NHS Cost£1,387
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+125.2%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice733 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+125.2% 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.