Bisacodyl Prescribing at ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
505
Total Quantity
26.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+285.3%
ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 505 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,413 to the NHS. This is 285.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,459 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,413 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +285.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +285.3% 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.