Bisacodyl Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
275
Total Quantity
15.7K
NHS Cost
£778
vs National Avg
+109.8%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 275 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £778 to the NHS. This is 109.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £778 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +109.8% 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.