Sodium picosulfate Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
54
Total Quantity
14.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+48.8%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 54 items of Sodium picosulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,278 to the NHS. This is 48.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium picosulfate is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
4
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 54 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,278 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.8% |
Sodium picosulfate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 54 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 36 items |
| Difference | +48.8% 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.