Bisacodyl Prescribing at MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
491
Total Quantity
19.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+274.6%
MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 491 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,108 to the NHS. This is 274.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,189 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,108 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +274.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +274.6% 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.