Sodium picosulfate
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
231.3K
NHS Cost
£5.8M
Practices
6,374
Avg per Practice
36
Overview
Sodium picosulfate is prescribed by 6,374 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 231,349 items were prescribed at a total cost of £5,751,120 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Laxatives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12,327
Jun 2026
11,464
Jun 2026
12,480
Jun 2026
11,853
Jun 2026
11,772
Jun 2026
12,364
Jun 2026
11,816
Jun 2026
11,940
Jun 2026
12,764
Jun 2026
11,310
Jun 2026
11,930
Jun 2026
11,630
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 17.6K | 124 | 142 | +291.7% ▲ |
| NE | 9,913 | 133 | 75 | +105.2% ▲ |
| S | 9,119 | 153 | 60 | +64.2% ▲ |
| M | 8,341 | 148 | 56 | +55.4% ▲ |
| NN | 6,611 | 63 | 105 | +189.0% ▲ |
| TS | 5,478 | 68 | 81 | +122.0% ▲ |
| B | 5,307 | 143 | 37 | +2.2% ▲ |
| WA | 5,065 | 77 | 66 | +81.3% ▲ |
| BD | 5,024 | 57 | 88 | +142.7% ▲ |
| DN | 4,929 | 80 | 62 | +69.7% ▲ |
| WN | 4,380 | 49 | 89 | +146.3% ▲ |
| NG | 4,256 | 108 | 39 | +8.5% ▲ |
| SK | 4,226 | 67 | 63 | +73.8% ▲ |
| LS | 3,776 | 81 | 47 | +28.4% ▲ |
| L | 3,636 | 108 | 34 | -7.2% ▼ |
| WF | 3,613 | 56 | 65 | +77.7% ▲ |
| ST | 3,566 | 75 | 48 | +30.9% ▲ |
| CV | 3,475 | 88 | 40 | +8.8% ▲ |
| BN | 3,236 | 65 | 50 | +37.2% ▲ |
| PE | 3,216 | 71 | 45 | +24.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| WILLOWS HEALTH | 1,758 |
| EASTWOOD GROUP PRACTICE | 1,242 |
| EALING COMMUNITY PRT - CARE HOME SERVICE | 663 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Laxatives
- Paragraph: Stimulant 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.