Sodium picosulfate Prescribing at ST JOHN'S SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

24.5K

NHS Cost

£2.2K

vs National Avg

+59.8%

ST JOHN'S SURGERY prescribed 58 items of Sodium picosulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,161 to the NHS. This is 59.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium picosulfate is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	58
Total Quantity	24,500
Total NHS Cost	£2,161
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+59.8%

Sodium picosulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	58 items
National average per practice	36 items
Difference	+59.8% 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.