Sodium picosulfate Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
162
Total Quantity
46.0K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+346.3%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 162 items of Sodium picosulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,778 to the NHS. This is 346.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium picosulfate is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 162 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,970 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,778 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +346.3% |
Sodium picosulfate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 162 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 36 items |
| Difference | +346.3% 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.