Bisacodyl Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
246
Total Quantity
14.8K
NHS Cost
£948
vs National Avg
+87.7%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 246 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £948 to the NHS. This is 87.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £948 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.7% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +87.7% 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.