Bisacodyl Prescribing at DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
188
Total Quantity
7,316
NHS Cost
£466
vs National Avg
+43.4%
DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 188 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £466 to the NHS. This is 43.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,316 |
| Total NHS Cost | £466 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +43.4% 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.