Bisacodyl Prescribing at BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
753
Total Quantity
35.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+474.5%
BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 753 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,844 to the NHS. This is 474.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 753 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,187 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,844 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +474.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 753 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +474.5% 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.