Bisacodyl Prescribing at ATLAS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
308
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£778
vs National Avg
+135%
ATLAS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 308 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £778 to the NHS. This is 135% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 308 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £778 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 308 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +135% 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.