Bisacodyl Prescribing at NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
182
Total Quantity
13.6K
NHS Cost
£700
vs National Avg
+38.9%
NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 182 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £700 to the NHS. This is 38.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 182 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £700 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 182 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +38.9% 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.