Bisacodyl Prescribing at ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
207
Total Quantity
8,565
NHS Cost
£461
vs National Avg
+57.9%
ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES prescribed 207 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £461 to the NHS. This is 57.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 207 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,565 |
| Total NHS Cost | £461 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 207 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +57.9% 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.