Colchicine Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
207
Total Quantity
7,691
NHS Cost
£156
vs National Avg
+165.4%

THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 207 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £156 to the NHS. This is 165.4% 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
26
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items207
Total Quantity7,691
Total NHS Cost£156
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+165.4%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice207 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference+165.4% 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.