Colchicine Prescribing at AW SURGERIES

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

Items (12m)
270
Total Quantity
8,176
NHS Cost
£171
vs National Avg
+246.2%

AW SURGERIES prescribed 270 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £171 to the NHS. This is 246.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Colchicine is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items270
Total Quantity8,176
Total NHS Cost£171
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+246.2%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice270 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference+246.2% 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.