Bisacodyl Prescribing at NEWPORT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
222
Total Quantity
6,099
NHS Cost
£413
vs National Avg
+69.4%
NEWPORT SURGERY prescribed 222 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £413 to the NHS. This is 69.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 222 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,099 |
| Total NHS Cost | £413 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 222 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +69.4% 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.