Bisacodyl Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
277
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£871
vs National Avg
+111.3%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 277 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £871 to the NHS. This is 111.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 277 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,044 |
| Total NHS Cost | £871 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 277 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +111.3% 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.