Bisacodyl Prescribing at EMPINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
121
Total Quantity
5,247
NHS Cost
£281
vs National Avg
-7.7%
EMPINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 121 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £281 to the NHS. This is 7.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 121 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,247 |
| Total NHS Cost | £281 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.7% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 121 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | -7.7% 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.