Bisacodyl Prescribing at RICHFORD GATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
289
Total Quantity
9,054
NHS Cost
£539
vs National Avg
+120.5%
RICHFORD GATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 289 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £539 to the NHS. This is 120.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 289 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,054 |
| Total NHS Cost | £539 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 289 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +120.5% 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.