Sodium citrate (Rectal) Prescribing at PALLIATIVE CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
164
Total Quantity
1,664
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+1088.5%
PALLIATIVE CARE prescribed 164 items of Sodium citrate (Rectal) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,066 to the NHS. This is 1088.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium citrate (Rectal) is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 164 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,664 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,066 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1088.5% |
Sodium citrate (Rectal) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 164 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 14 items |
| Difference | +1088.5% 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.