Bisacodyl Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
239
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£689
vs National Avg
+82.3%
HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 239 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £689 to the NHS. This is 82.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 239 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £689 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 239 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +82.3% 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.