Methotrexate Prescribing at THE SWAN PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,559
Total Quantity
27.0K
NHS Cost
£29.4K
vs National Avg
+379%
THE SWAN PRACTICE prescribed 1,559 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,353 to the NHS. This is 379% 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
117
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,559 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,037 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,353 |
| Presentations | 23 different forms |
| vs National Average | +379% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,559 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +379% 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.