Methotrexate Prescribing at TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
472
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+45%
TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 472 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,412 to the NHS. This is 45% 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
42
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,512 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,412 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +45% 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.