Bisacodyl Prescribing at SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
196
Total Quantity
11.3K
NHS Cost
£598
vs National Avg
+49.5%
SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 196 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £598 to the NHS. This is 49.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 196 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £598 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 196 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +49.5% 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.