Bisacodyl Prescribing at HEDNESFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
218
Total Quantity
13.6K
NHS Cost
£674
vs National Avg
+66.3%
HEDNESFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 218 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £674 to the NHS. This is 66.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,574 |
| Total NHS Cost | £674 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +66.3% 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.