Bisacodyl Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
122
Total Quantity
5,888
NHS Cost
£293
vs National Avg
-6.9%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 122 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £293 to the NHS. This is 6.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 122 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £293 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 122 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | -6.9% 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.