Bisacodyl Prescribing at OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
242
Total Quantity
9,181
NHS Cost
£704
vs National Avg
+84.6%
OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 242 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £704 to the NHS. This is 84.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 242 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,181 |
| Total NHS Cost | £704 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 242 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +84.6% 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.