Colchicine Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
470
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£276
vs National Avg
+502.6%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 470 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £276 to the NHS. This is 502.6% 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
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32

Prescribing Details

Total Items470
Total Quantity12,996
Total NHS Cost£276
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+502.6%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice470 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference+502.6% 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.