Bisacodyl Prescribing at ASHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
388
Total Quantity
22.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+196%
ASHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 388 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,190 to the NHS. This is 196% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 388 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,275 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,190 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +196% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 388 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +196% 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.