Bisacodyl Prescribing at OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
365
Total Quantity
14.6K
NHS Cost
£855
vs National Avg
+178.5%
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 365 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £855 to the NHS. This is 178.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 365 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £855 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 365 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +178.5% 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.