Concentrated methotrexate solutions are described which are suitable for the use of an active substance in the production of a parenterally administered medicament for the treatment of inflammatory autoimmune diseases. The methotrexate is added to a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent at a concentration of more than 30 mg/ml. The invention also relates to a ready-made syringe and a carpule containing such a pharmaceutical solution formulation, as well as a pen injector comprising such a carpule and/or a ready-made syringe.