Bisacodyl Prescribing at HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
194
Total Quantity
11.8K
NHS Cost
£611
vs National Avg
+48%
HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 194 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £611 to the NHS. This is 48% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,813 |
| Total NHS Cost | £611 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +48% 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.