Bisacodyl Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,162
Total Quantity
35.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+786.5%
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,162 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,088 to the NHS. This is 786.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,162 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,432 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,088 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +786.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,162 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +786.5% 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.