Bisacodyl Prescribing at GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
634
Total Quantity
30.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+383.7%
GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE prescribed 634 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,494 to the NHS. This is 383.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 634 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,494 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +383.7% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 634 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +383.7% 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.