Bisacodyl Prescribing at CRAVEN ARMS SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
60
Total Quantity
2,350
NHS Cost
£129
vs National Avg
-54.2%

CRAVEN ARMS SURGERY prescribed 60 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £129 to the NHS. This is 54.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3

Prescribing Details

Total Items60
Total Quantity2,350
Total NHS Cost£129
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-54.2%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice60 items
National average per practice131 items
Difference-54.2% vs national average
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.