Bisacodyl Prescribing at OLD FLETTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
274
Total Quantity
15.6K
NHS Cost
£793
vs National Avg
+109%
OLD FLETTON SURGERY prescribed 274 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £793 to the NHS. This is 109% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 274 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,581 |
| Total NHS Cost | £793 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 274 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +109% 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.