Methotrexate Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
688
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+111.4%
THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 688 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,447 to the NHS. This is 111.4% 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
63
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 688 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,447 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.4% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 688 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +111.4% 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.