Bisacodyl Prescribing at ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
406
Total Quantity
24.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+209.8%
ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 406 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,407 to the NHS. This is 209.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 406 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,407 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +209.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 406 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +209.8% 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.