Bisacodyl Prescribing at ALMA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
464
Total Quantity
21.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+254%
ALMA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 464 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,137 to the NHS. This is 254% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,793 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,137 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +254% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +254% 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.