Bisacodyl Prescribing at MAPLES FAMILY MED.PRACT.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
497
Total Quantity
20.4K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+279.2%
MAPLES FAMILY MED.PRACT. prescribed 497 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,021 to the NHS. This is 279.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 497 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,362 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,021 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +279.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 497 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +279.2% 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.