Bisacodyl Prescribing at LUCAS AVENUE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
242
Total Quantity
12.3K
NHS Cost
£624
vs National Avg
+84.6%
LUCAS AVENUE PRACTICE prescribed 242 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £624 to the NHS. This is 84.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 242 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,331 |
| Total NHS Cost | £624 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 242 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +84.6% 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.