Bisacodyl Prescribing at SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
221
Total Quantity
11.8K
NHS Cost
£720
vs National Avg
+68.6%
SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 221 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £720 to the NHS. This is 68.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 221 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £720 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 221 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +68.6% 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.