Colchicine Prescribing at LONGLEVENS SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
133
Total Quantity
4,832
NHS Cost
£98
vs National Avg
+70.5%

LONGLEVENS SURGERY prescribed 133 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £98 to the NHS. This is 70.5% 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
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items133
Total Quantity4,832
Total NHS Cost£98
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+70.5%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice133 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference+70.5% 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.