Sodium picosulfate Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
159
Total Quantity
38.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+338.1%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 159 items of Sodium picosulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,382 to the NHS. This is 338.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium picosulfate is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 159 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,382 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +338.1% |
Sodium picosulfate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 159 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 36 items |
| Difference | +338.1% 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.