Bisacodyl Prescribing at NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
227
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£819
vs National Avg
+73.2%
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 227 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £819 to the NHS. This is 73.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 227 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,738 |
| Total NHS Cost | £819 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 227 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +73.2% 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.