Bisacodyl Prescribing at ARDWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
363
Total Quantity
18.4K
NHS Cost
£944
vs National Avg
+176.9%
ARDWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 363 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £944 to the NHS. This is 176.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 363 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £944 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +176.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 363 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +176.9% 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.