Bisacodyl Prescribing at DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
142
Total Quantity
4,624
NHS Cost
£303
vs National Avg
+8.3%
DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER prescribed 142 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £303 to the NHS. This is 8.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 142 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £303 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 142 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +8.3% 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.