Bisacodyl Prescribing at NEW STREET & NETHERTON GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
212
Total Quantity
6,906
NHS Cost
£406
vs National Avg
+61.7%
NEW STREET & NETHERTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 212 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £406 to the NHS. This is 61.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 212 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,906 |
| Total NHS Cost | £406 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.7% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 212 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +61.7% 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.