Bisacodyl Prescribing at TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
256
Total Quantity
8,140
NHS Cost
£454
vs National Avg
+95.3%
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 256 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £454 to the NHS. This is 95.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 256 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,140 |
| Total NHS Cost | £454 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 256 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +95.3% 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.