Bisacodyl Prescribing at HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
533
Total Quantity
16.8K
NHS Cost
£928
vs National Avg
+306.6%
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 533 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £928 to the NHS. This is 306.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 533 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £928 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +306.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 533 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +306.6% 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.