Bisacodyl Prescribing at ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
614
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+368.4%
ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 614 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,225 to the NHS. This is 368.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,991 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,225 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +368.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +368.4% 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.