Bisacodyl Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
110
Total Quantity
6,490
NHS Cost
£331
vs National Avg
-16.1%
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 110 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £331 to the NHS. This is 16.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 110 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,490 |
| Total NHS Cost | £331 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.1% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 110 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | -16.1% 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.