Colchicine Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE1

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

Items (12m)
110
Total Quantity
5,668
NHS Cost
£110
vs National Avg
+41%

ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE1 prescribed 110 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £110 to the NHS. This is 41% 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
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items110
Total Quantity5,668
Total NHS Cost£110
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+41%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice110 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference+41% 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.