Bisacodyl Prescribing at HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
324
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£754
vs National Avg
+147.2%
HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 324 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £754 to the NHS. This is 147.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,016 |
| Total NHS Cost | £754 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +147.2% 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.