Bisacodyl Prescribing at FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
350
Total Quantity
16.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+167%
FRIARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 350 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,148 to the NHS. This is 167% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 350 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,148 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +167% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 350 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +167% 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.