Colchicine
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
561.5K
NHS Cost
£418.9K
Practices
7,200
Avg per Practice
78
Overview
Colchicine is prescribed by 7,200 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 561,546 items were prescribed at a total cost of £418,932 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45,200
Jun 2026
41,925
Jun 2026
47,392
Jun 2026
44,975
Jun 2026
39,975
Jun 2026
40,222
Jun 2026
36,886
Jun 2026
37,902
Jun 2026
40,252
Jun 2026
37,075
Jun 2026
40,929
Jun 2026
41,602
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18.6K | 179 | 104 | +33.5% ▲ |
| B | 18.2K | 262 | 69 | -11.0% ▼ |
| NE | 14.6K | 149 | 98 | +25.9% ▲ |
| M | 11.1K | 178 | 63 | -19.9% ▼ |
| NG | 9,973 | 139 | 72 | -8.1% ▼ |
| BS | 9,906 | 80 | 124 | +58.7% ▲ |
| LE | 9,685 | 126 | 77 | -1.4% vs avg |
| PE | 9,560 | 94 | 102 | +30.4% ▲ |
| EX | 9,223 | 62 | 149 | +90.8% ▲ |
| LS | 8,924 | 89 | 100 | +28.6% ▲ |
| L | 8,816 | 145 | 61 | -22.1% ▼ |
| DE | 8,753 | 88 | 100 | +27.6% ▲ |
| N | 8,644 | 120 | 72 | -7.7% ▼ |
| E | 8,596 | 144 | 60 | -23.5% ▼ |
| PO | 8,557 | 68 | 126 | +61.3% ▲ |
| BN | 8,493 | 80 | 106 | +36.2% ▲ |
| RG | 8,412 | 70 | 120 | +54.1% ▲ |
| ST | 8,206 | 88 | 93 | +19.6% ▲ |
| SO | 8,177 | 58 | 141 | +80.8% ▲ |
| TN | 7,972 | 81 | 98 | +26.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,056 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 815 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 746 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
- Paragraph: Gout and cytotoxic induced hyperuicaemia
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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.