Bisacodyl Prescribing at BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
582
Total Quantity
21.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+344%
BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 582 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,236 to the NHS. This is 344% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 582 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,057 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,236 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +344% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 582 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +344% 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.