Bisacodyl Prescribing at OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
184
Total Quantity
7,229
NHS Cost
£638
vs National Avg
+40.4%
OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 184 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £638 to the NHS. This is 40.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 184 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,229 |
| Total NHS Cost | £638 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 184 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +40.4% 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.