Bisacodyl Prescribing at CLIFTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

146

Total Quantity

6,404

NHS Cost

£345

vs National Avg

+11.4%

CLIFTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 146 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £345 to the NHS. This is 11.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	146
Total Quantity	6,404
Total NHS Cost	£345
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+11.4%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	146 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	+11.4% 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.