Colchicine Prescribing at BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE

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

Items (12m)
163
Total Quantity
4,721
NHS Cost
£100
vs National Avg
+109%

BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 163 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £100 to the NHS. This is 109% 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
16
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items163
Total Quantity4,721
Total NHS Cost£100
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+109%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice163 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference+109% 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.