Sodium picosulfate Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

118

Total Quantity

27.8K

NHS Cost

£2.5K

vs National Avg

+225.1%

NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 118 items of Sodium picosulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,468 to the NHS. This is 225.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium picosulfate is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	118
Total Quantity	27,800
Total NHS Cost	£2,468
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+225.1%

Sodium picosulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	118 items
National average per practice	36 items
Difference	+225.1% 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.