Bisacodyl Prescribing at BURBURY MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
184
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£555
vs National Avg
+40.4%

BURBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 184 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £555 to the NHS. This is 40.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items184
Total Quantity10,600
Total NHS Cost£555
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+40.4%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice184 items
National average per practice131 items
Difference+40.4% vs national average
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.