Bisacodyl Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
329
Total Quantity
12.3K
NHS Cost
£643
vs National Avg
+151%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 329 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £643 to the NHS. This is 151% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,294 |
| Total NHS Cost | £643 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +151% 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.