Bisacodyl Prescribing at GRIMETHORPE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
273
Total Quantity
4,736
NHS Cost
£260
vs National Avg
+108.3%
GRIMETHORPE SURGERY prescribed 273 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £260 to the NHS. This is 108.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £260 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +108.3% 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.