Bisacodyl Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
186
Total Quantity
7,200
NHS Cost
£398
vs National Avg
+41.9%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 186 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £398 to the NHS. This is 41.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £398 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +41.9% 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.