Bisacodyl Prescribing at SOMERVILLE MED CTR
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
361
Total Quantity
16.7K
NHS Cost
£956
vs National Avg
+175.4%
SOMERVILLE MED CTR prescribed 361 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £956 to the NHS. This is 175.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 361 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,697 |
| Total NHS Cost | £956 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +175.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 361 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +175.4% 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.