Bisacodyl Prescribing at LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
929
Total Quantity
34.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+608.8%
LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 929 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,803 to the NHS. This is 608.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 929 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,803 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +608.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 929 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +608.8% 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.