Bisacodyl Prescribing at CHARLTON HILL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
179
Total Quantity
6,129
NHS Cost
£371
vs National Avg
+36.6%
CHARLTON HILL SURGERY prescribed 179 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £371 to the NHS. This is 36.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 179 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,129 |
| Total NHS Cost | £371 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 179 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +36.6% 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.