Bisacodyl Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
486
Total Quantity
17.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+270.8%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 486 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,250 to the NHS. This is 270.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 486 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,869 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,250 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +270.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 486 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +270.8% 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.