Bisacodyl Prescribing at CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,170
Total Quantity
38.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+792.6%
CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,170 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,150 to the NHS. This is 792.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,170 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,150 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +792.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,170 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +792.6% 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.