Bisacodyl Prescribing at SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
175
Total Quantity
11.0K
NHS Cost
£621
vs National Avg
+33.5%
SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 175 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £621 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 175 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £621 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 175 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.