Bisacodyl Prescribing at OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
179
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£524
vs National Avg
+36.6%
OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 179 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £524 to the NHS. This is 36.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 179 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,209 |
| Total NHS Cost | £524 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 179 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +36.6% 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.