Bisacodyl Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
560
Total Quantity
34.4K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+327.2%
ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 560 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,873 to the NHS. This is 327.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 560 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,371 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,873 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +327.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 560 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +327.2% 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.