Bisacodyl Prescribing at CHEAM GP CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
342
Total Quantity
8,440
NHS Cost
£640
vs National Avg
+160.9%
CHEAM GP CENTRE prescribed 342 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £640 to the NHS. This is 160.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 342 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £640 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 342 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +160.9% 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.