Bisacodyl Prescribing at HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
347
Total Quantity
7,470
NHS Cost
£429
vs National Avg
+164.7%
HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT prescribed 347 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £429 to the NHS. This is 164.7% 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
19
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £429 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +164.7% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +164.7% 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.