Bisacodyl Prescribing at PETERSGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
12.8K
NHS Cost
£742
vs National Avg
+73.9%
PETERSGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 228 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £742 to the NHS. This is 73.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,774 |
| Total NHS Cost | £742 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +73.9% 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.