Bisacodyl Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
371
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+183%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 371 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,163 to the NHS. This is 183% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,608 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,163 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +183% 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.