Bisacodyl Prescribing at SHANTI MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
162
Total Quantity
5,884
NHS Cost
£304
vs National Avg
+23.6%
SHANTI MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 162 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £304 to the NHS. This is 23.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 162 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,884 |
| Total NHS Cost | £304 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 162 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +23.6% 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.