Bisacodyl Prescribing at OAKWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
261
Total Quantity
16.1K
NHS Cost
£877
vs National Avg
+99.1%
OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 261 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £877 to the NHS. This is 99.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 261 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,112 |
| Total NHS Cost | £877 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.1% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 261 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +99.1% 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.