Sodium picosulfate Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
63
Total Quantity
16.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+73.6%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 63 items of Sodium picosulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,464 to the NHS. This is 73.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium picosulfate is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
3
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 63 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,464 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.6% |
Sodium picosulfate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 63 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 36 items |
| Difference | +73.6% 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.