Bisacodyl Prescribing at RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
308
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£834
vs National Avg
+135%
RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 308 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £834 to the NHS. This is 135% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 308 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,338 |
| Total NHS Cost | £834 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 308 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +135% 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.