Bisacodyl Prescribing at WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
412
Total Quantity
19.6K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+214.3%
WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 412 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,249 to the NHS. This is 214.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 412 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,563 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,249 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +214.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 412 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +214.3% 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.