Bisacodyl Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
545
Total Quantity
31.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+315.8%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 545 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,660 to the NHS. This is 315.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,529 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,660 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +315.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +315.8% 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.