Bisacodyl Prescribing at AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
333
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£939
vs National Avg
+154.1%
AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 333 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £939 to the NHS. This is 154.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,508 |
| Total NHS Cost | £939 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.1% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +154.1% 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.