Bisacodyl Prescribing at MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
521
Total Quantity
26.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+297.5%
MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 521 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,478 to the NHS. This is 297.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 521 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,478 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +297.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 521 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +297.5% 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.