Bisacodyl Prescribing at WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
620
Total Quantity
21.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+373%
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 620 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,309 to the NHS. This is 373% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 620 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,266 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,309 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +373% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 620 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +373% 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.