Bisacodyl Prescribing at DICKENSON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
186
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£639
vs National Avg
+41.9%
DICKENSON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 186 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £639 to the NHS. This is 41.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,634 |
| Total NHS Cost | £639 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +41.9% 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.