Bisacodyl Prescribing at MELBOURNE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
489
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£898
vs National Avg
+273.1%
MELBOURNE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 489 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £898 to the NHS. This is 273.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,513 |
| Total NHS Cost | £898 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +273.1% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +273.1% 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.