Sodium picosulfate
Sodium picosulfate was ranked 936th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 731 items, down 4.9% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Sodium picosulfate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Laxatives
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £17.95
- Year on year Down 4.9% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Sodium picosulfate this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picolax oral powder 16.1g sachets | 0106050S0BBABAA | 717 | £12,959 |
| CitraFleet oral powder 15.08g sachets | 0106050S0BCABA0 | 14 | £161 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Sodium picosulfate is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Sodium picosulfate volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Sodium picosulfate with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.