Bisacodyl Prescribing at WICKERSLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
450
Total Quantity
25.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+243.3%
WICKERSLEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 450 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,247 to the NHS. This is 243.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 450 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,364 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,247 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +243.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 450 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +243.3% 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.