Bisacodyl Prescribing at BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
93
Total Quantity
3,768
NHS Cost
£198
vs National Avg
-29%
BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 93 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £198 to the NHS. This is 29% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 93 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £198 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 93 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | -29% 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.