Sodium picosulfate Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
64
Total Quantity
44.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+76.3%

BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 64 items of Sodium picosulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,789 to the NHS. This is 76.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium picosulfate is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items64
Total Quantity44,900
Total NHS Cost£1,789
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+76.3%

Sodium picosulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice64 items
National average per practice36 items
Difference+76.3% vs national average
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.