Bisacodyl Prescribing at HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
264
Total Quantity
12.2K
NHS Cost
£880
vs National Avg
+101.4%
HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 264 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £880 to the NHS. This is 101.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 264 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,232 |
| Total NHS Cost | £880 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 264 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +101.4% 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.