Colchicine Prescribing at SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
88
Total Quantity
1,920
NHS Cost
£43
vs National Avg
+12.8%

SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 88 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £43 to the NHS. This is 12.8% 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
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items88
Total Quantity1,920
Total NHS Cost£43
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+12.8%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice88 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference+12.8% 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.