Sodium picosulfate Prescribing at NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
51
Total Quantity
18.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+40.5%

NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 51 items of Sodium picosulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,158 to the NHS. This is 40.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium picosulfate is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items51
Total Quantity18,700
Total NHS Cost£1,158
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+40.5%

Sodium picosulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice51 items
National average per practice36 items
Difference+40.5% 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.