Bisacodyl Prescribing at CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
469
Total Quantity
13.4K
NHS Cost
£716
vs National Avg
+257.8%
CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 469 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £716 to the NHS. This is 257.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 469 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,373 |
| Total NHS Cost | £716 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +257.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 469 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +257.8% 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.