Bisacodyl Prescribing at IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
173
Total Quantity
6,563
NHS Cost
£394
vs National Avg
+32%
IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 173 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £394 to the NHS. This is 32% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 173 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,563 |
| Total NHS Cost | £394 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 173 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +32% 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.