Bisacodyl Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
80
Total Quantity
4,746
NHS Cost
£251
vs National Avg
-39%
GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 80 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £251 to the NHS. This is 39% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 80 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,746 |
| Total NHS Cost | £251 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 80 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | -39% 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.