Colchicine Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
124
Total Quantity
5,867
NHS Cost
£114
vs National Avg
+59%

HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 124 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £114 to the NHS. This is 59% 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
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items124
Total Quantity5,867
Total NHS Cost£114
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+59%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice124 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference+59% 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.