Bisacodyl Prescribing at OAK LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
528
Total Quantity
24.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+302.8%
OAK LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 528 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,415 to the NHS. This is 302.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 528 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,038 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,415 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +302.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 528 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +302.8% 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.