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 Items | 428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,127 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,043 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +226.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +226.5% 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.