Bisacodyl Prescribing at GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
328
Total Quantity
11.7K
NHS Cost
£773
vs National Avg
+150.2%
GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 328 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £773 to the NHS. This is 150.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 328 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £773 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 328 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +150.2% 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.