Bisacodyl Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
312
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+138%
MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 312 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,016 to the NHS. This is 138% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 312 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,016 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 312 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +138% 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.