Methotrexate Prescribing at WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
75
Total Quantity
1,848
NHS Cost
£155
vs National Avg
-77%

WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 75 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £155 to the NHS. This is 77% below the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items75
Total Quantity1,848
Total NHS Cost£155
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-77%

Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison

This practice75 items
National average per practice326 items
Difference-77% 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.