Bisacodyl Prescribing at EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
458
Total Quantity
27.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+249.4%
EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 458 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,469 to the NHS. This is 249.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,839 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,469 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +249.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +249.4% 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.