Bisacodyl Prescribing at POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
97
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£782
vs National Avg
-26%
POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 97 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £782 to the NHS. This is 26% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 97 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £782 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 97 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | -26% 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.