Methotrexate Prescribing at WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
850
Total Quantity
13.5K
NHS Cost
£22.4K
vs National Avg
+161.2%
WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 850 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,389 to the NHS. This is 161.2% 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
73
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,546 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,389 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.2% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +161.2% 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.