Bisacodyl Prescribing at CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
578
Total Quantity
34.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+341%
CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 578 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,707 to the NHS. This is 341% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,746 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,707 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +341% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +341% 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.