Bisacodyl Prescribing at BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
129
Total Quantity
5,041
NHS Cost
£259
vs National Avg
-1.6%
BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 129 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £259 to the NHS. This is 1.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 129 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,041 |
| Total NHS Cost | £259 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 129 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | -1.6% 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.