Sodium picosulfate Prescribing at HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
60
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+65.3%

HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE prescribed 60 items of Sodium picosulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,625 to the NHS. This is 65.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium picosulfate is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items60
Total Quantity18,000
Total NHS Cost£1,625
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+65.3%

Sodium picosulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice60 items
National average per practice36 items
Difference+65.3% 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.