Bisacodyl Prescribing at HIGHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
164
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£626
vs National Avg
+25.1%
HIGHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 164 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £626 to the NHS. This is 25.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 164 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £626 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.1% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 164 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +25.1% 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.