Bisacodyl Prescribing at LOFTHOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
171
Total Quantity
5,362
NHS Cost
£319
vs National Avg
+30.5%
LOFTHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 171 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £319 to the NHS. This is 30.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 171 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,362 |
| Total NHS Cost | £319 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 171 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +30.5% 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.