Colchicine Prescribing at WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
405
Total Quantity
12.9K
NHS Cost
£265
vs National Avg
+419.3%
WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 405 items of Colchicine over the last 12 months at a cost of £265 to the NHS. This is 419.3% 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
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £265 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +419.3% |
Colchicine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 78 items |
| Difference | +419.3% vs national average |
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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.