Bisacodyl Prescribing at ASHTON GARDENS SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

1,644

NHS Cost

£113

vs National Avg

-40.5%

ASHTON GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 78 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £113 to the NHS. This is 40.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	78
Total Quantity	1,644
Total NHS Cost	£113
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-40.5%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	78 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	-40.5% 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.