Bisacodyl Prescribing at HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
201
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+53.4%
HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 201 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,169 to the NHS. This is 53.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 201 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,362 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,169 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 201 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +53.4% 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.