Bisacodyl Prescribing at CHEPSTOW GARDENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
278
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£588
vs National Avg
+112.1%
CHEPSTOW GARDENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 278 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £588 to the NHS. This is 112.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 278 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,724 |
| Total NHS Cost | £588 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.1% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 278 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +112.1% 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.