Bisacodyl Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
204
Total Quantity
6,185
NHS Cost
£326
vs National Avg
+55.6%
NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 204 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £326 to the NHS. This is 55.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 204 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £326 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 204 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +55.6% 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.