Bisacodyl Prescribing at NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
428
Total Quantity
20.1K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+226.5%

NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 428 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,043 to the NHS. This is 226.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
32

Prescribing Details

Total Items428
Total Quantity20,127
Total NHS Cost£1,043
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+226.5%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice428 items
National average per practice131 items
Difference+226.5% vs national average
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.