Bisacodyl Prescribing at ECCLESTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,140

NHS Cost

£180

vs National Avg

-56.5%

ECCLESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 57 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £180 to the NHS. This is 56.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	57
Total Quantity	2,140
Total NHS Cost	£180
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-56.5%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	57 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	-56.5% 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.