Bisacodyl Prescribing at NEWBRIDGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
171
Total Quantity
4,714
NHS Cost
£279
vs National Avg
+30.5%
NEWBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 171 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £279 to the NHS. This is 30.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 171 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,714 |
| Total NHS Cost | £279 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 171 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +30.5% 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.