Colchicine Prescribing at RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
65
Total Quantity
2,906
NHS Cost
£57
vs National Avg
-16.7%

RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 65 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £57 to the NHS. This is 16.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Colchicine is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items65
Total Quantity2,906
Total NHS Cost£57
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-16.7%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice65 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference-16.7% 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.