Bisacodyl Prescribing at NORTHGATE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
345
Total Quantity
16.8K
NHS Cost
£897
vs National Avg
+163.2%
NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 345 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £897 to the NHS. This is 163.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,822 |
| Total NHS Cost | £897 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +163.2% 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.