Colchicine Prescribing at FROME MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
6,878
NHS Cost
£144
vs National Avg
+182.1%

FROME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 220 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £144 to the NHS. This is 182.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Colchicine is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items220
Total Quantity6,878
Total NHS Cost£144
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+182.1%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice220 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference+182.1% 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.