Bisacodyl Prescribing at OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
280
Total Quantity
16.9K
NHS Cost
£911
vs National Avg
+113.6%
OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 280 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £911 to the NHS. This is 113.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,892 |
| Total NHS Cost | £911 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +113.6% 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.