Bisacodyl Prescribing at WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
359
Total Quantity
16.9K
NHS Cost
£858
vs National Avg
+173.9%
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 359 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £858 to the NHS. This is 173.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 359 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,927 |
| Total NHS Cost | £858 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 359 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +173.9% 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.