Sodium picosulfate Prescribing at TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
90
Total Quantity
26.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+148%

TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 90 items of Sodium picosulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,295 to the NHS. This is 148% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium picosulfate is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items90
Total Quantity26,100
Total NHS Cost£2,295
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+148%

Sodium picosulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice90 items
National average per practice36 items
Difference+148% vs national average
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.