Phosphates (Rectal)
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
71.8K
NHS Cost
£10.1M
Practices
5,875
Avg per Practice
12
Overview
Phosphates (Rectal) is prescribed by 5,875 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 71,810 items were prescribed at a total cost of £10,055,156 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Laxatives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 2,509 | 89 | 28 | +131.1% ▲ |
| B | 2,466 | 100 | 25 | +102.5% ▲ |
| S | 1,813 | 80 | 23 | +86.1% ▲ |
| M | 1,795 | 75 | 24 | +95.9% ▲ |
| EX | 1,234 | 41 | 30 | +146.7% ▲ |
| LS | 1,223 | 48 | 26 | +109.0% ▲ |
| N | 1,182 | 43 | 28 | +125.4% ▲ |
| CV | 1,154 | 45 | 26 | +109.8% ▲ |
| SW | 1,101 | 47 | 23 | +91.8% ▲ |
| GL | 1,085 | 43 | 25 | +106.6% ▲ |
| CH | 1,082 | 38 | 29 | +133.6% ▲ |
| OX | 1,017 | 35 | 29 | +138.5% ▲ |
| LE | 1,005 | 49 | 21 | +68.0% ▲ |
| PR | 979 | 30 | 33 | +167.2% ▲ |
| NG | 963 | 44 | 22 | +79.5% ▲ |
| NE | 957 | 49 | 20 | +59.8% ▲ |
| SE | 936 | 43 | 22 | +78.7% ▲ |
| CM | 902 | 37 | 24 | +100.0% ▲ |
| E | 885 | 47 | 19 | +54.1% ▲ |
| WA | 811 | 40 | 20 | +66.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| RHND | 200 |
| EALING COMMUNITY PRT - CARE HOME SERVICE | 145 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 142 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Laxatives
- Paragraph: Osmotic laxatives
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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.