Bisacodyl Prescribing at ELMBANK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
640
Total Quantity
34.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+388.3%
ELMBANK SURGERY prescribed 640 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,707 to the NHS. This is 388.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 640 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,622 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,707 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +388.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 640 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +388.3% 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.