Bisacodyl Prescribing at LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
181
Total Quantity
8,804
NHS Cost
£610
vs National Avg
+38.1%
LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 181 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £610 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 181 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,804 |
| Total NHS Cost | £610 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.1% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 181 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +38.1% 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.