Bisacodyl Prescribing at EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
920
Total Quantity
39.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+601.9%
EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 920 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,473 to the NHS. This is 601.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 920 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,991 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,473 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +601.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 920 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +601.9% 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.