Methotrexate Prescribing at THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
693
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+112.9%

THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 693 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,917 to the NHS. This is 112.9% 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
72
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54

Prescribing Details

Total Items693
Total Quantity16,180
Total NHS Cost£8,917
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+112.9%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice693 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+112.9% 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.