Bisacodyl Prescribing at KINGSHOLM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
157
Total Quantity
5,930
NHS Cost
£338
vs National Avg
+19.8%
KINGSHOLM SURGERY prescribed 157 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £338 to the NHS. This is 19.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 157 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £338 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 157 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +19.8% 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.