Colchicine Prescribing at ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
163
Total Quantity
8,544
NHS Cost
£163
vs National Avg
+109%

ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 163 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £163 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
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items163
Total Quantity8,544
Total NHS Cost£163
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.