Bisacodyl Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
276
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£947
vs National Avg
+110.6%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 276 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £947 to the NHS. This is 110.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 276 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,629 |
| Total NHS Cost | £947 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 276 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +110.6% 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.