Sodium citrate (Rectal)
Sodium citrate (Rectal) was ranked 543rd of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 7,062 items, little changed on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Sodium citrate (Rectal): national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Laxatives
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £13.55
- Year on year Little changed on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Sodium citrate (Rectal) this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micralax Micro-enema 5ml | 0106040R0BBAAAF | 6,997 | £94,932 |
| Micolette Micro-enema 5ml | 0106040R0BDAAAF | 62 | £699 |
| Sodium citrate compound 5ml enema | 0106040R0AAAFAF | 3 | £44 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Sodium citrate (Rectal) is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Sodium citrate (Rectal) volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Sodium citrate (Rectal) with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.