Sodium citrate (Rectal)
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
83.2K
NHS Cost
£886.1K
Practices
6,027
Avg per Practice
14
Overview
Sodium citrate (Rectal) is prescribed by 6,027 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 83,166 items were prescribed at a total cost of £886,112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 3,907 | 131 | 30 | +115.9% ▲ |
| L | 2,846 | 93 | 31 | +121.7% ▲ |
| LS | 2,135 | 66 | 32 | +134.1% ▲ |
| NG | 2,119 | 77 | 28 | +99.3% ▲ |
| BD | 1,969 | 37 | 53 | +285.5% ▲ |
| LE | 1,908 | 75 | 25 | +84.1% ▲ |
| PE | 1,799 | 64 | 28 | +103.6% ▲ |
| DN | 1,695 | 58 | 29 | +111.6% ▲ |
| NR | 1,680 | 55 | 31 | +121.0% ▲ |
| DE | 1,614 | 56 | 29 | +108.7% ▲ |
| NE | 1,583 | 76 | 21 | +50.7% ▲ |
| B | 1,395 | 66 | 21 | +52.9% ▲ |
| YO | 1,360 | 40 | 34 | +146.4% ▲ |
| PR | 1,356 | 40 | 34 | +145.7% ▲ |
| WF | 1,143 | 40 | 29 | +107.2% ▲ |
| N | 1,018 | 44 | 23 | +67.4% ▲ |
| M | 1,008 | 51 | 20 | +43.5% ▲ |
| PO | 998 | 38 | 26 | +90.6% ▲ |
| BS | 987 | 40 | 25 | +79.0% ▲ |
| TN | 962 | 33 | 29 | +111.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 367 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 226 |
| PALLIATIVE CARE | 164 |
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.