Colchicine Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH

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

Items (12m)
268
Total Quantity
7,816
NHS Cost
£156
vs National Avg
+243.6%

TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 268 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £156 to the NHS. This is 243.6% 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
29
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items268
Total Quantity7,816
Total NHS Cost£156
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+243.6%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice268 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference+243.6% 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.