Bisacodyl Prescribing at COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
582
Total Quantity
27.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+344%
COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE prescribed 582 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,546 to the NHS. This is 344% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 582 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,546 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +344% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 582 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +344% 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.