Bisacodyl Prescribing at NEWLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
456
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+247.9%
NEWLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 456 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,276 to the NHS. This is 247.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 456 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,276 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +247.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 456 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +247.9% 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.