Bisacodyl Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
300
Total Quantity
13.1K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+128.9%
STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 300 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,390 to the NHS. This is 128.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 300 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,390 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 300 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +128.9% 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.