Methotrexate Prescribing at THE LEWISHAM CARE PARTNERSHIP

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

Items (12m)
652
Total Quantity
21.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+100.3%

THE LEWISHAM CARE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 652 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,728 to the NHS. This is 100.3% 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
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items652
Total Quantity21,332
Total NHS Cost£1,728
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+100.3%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice652 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference+100.3% 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.