Bisacodyl Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
334
Total Quantity
13.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+154.8%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 334 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,398 to the NHS. This is 154.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,398 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +154.8% 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.