Bisacodyl Prescribing at FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
741
Total Quantity
23.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+465.3%
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 741 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,224 to the NHS. This is 465.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,224 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +465.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +465.3% 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.