Bisacodyl Prescribing at BHF HIGHGATE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
235
Total Quantity
4,311
NHS Cost
£234
vs National Avg
+79.3%
BHF HIGHGATE SURGERY prescribed 235 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £234 to the NHS. This is 79.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 235 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,311 |
| Total NHS Cost | £234 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 235 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +79.3% 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.