Bisacodyl Prescribing at HOCKLEY FARM MED PRACT (A NANA)

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
152
Total Quantity
9,833
NHS Cost
£558
vs National Avg
+16%

HOCKLEY FARM MED PRACT (A NANA) prescribed 152 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £558 to the NHS. This is 16% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items152
Total Quantity9,833
Total NHS Cost£558
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+16%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice152 items
National average per practice131 items
Difference+16% vs national average
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.