Bisacodyl Prescribing at HAWTHORNS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
167
Total Quantity
4,804
NHS Cost
£250
vs National Avg
+27.4%
HAWTHORNS SURGERY prescribed 167 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £250 to the NHS. This is 27.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 167 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,804 |
| Total NHS Cost | £250 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 167 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +27.4% 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.