Bisacodyl Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
203
Total Quantity
9,446
NHS Cost
£506
vs National Avg
+54.9%
HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 203 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £506 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 203 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,446 |
| Total NHS Cost | £506 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 203 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +54.9% 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.