Colchicine Prescribing at UPPER THAMES MEDICAL GROUP

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

Items (12m)
172
Total Quantity
6,385
NHS Cost
£128
vs National Avg
+120.5%

UPPER THAMES MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 172 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £128 to the NHS. This is 120.5% 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
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items172
Total Quantity6,385
Total NHS Cost£128
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+120.5%

Colchicine Prescribing Comparison

This practice172 items
National average per practice78 items
Difference+120.5% 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.