Bisacodyl Prescribing at WEST POINT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
226
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£569
vs National Avg
+72.4%
WEST POINT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 226 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £569 to the NHS. This is 72.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £569 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +72.4% 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.