Bisacodyl Prescribing at PELHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
177
Total Quantity
7,048
NHS Cost
£479
vs National Avg
+35%
PELHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 177 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £479 to the NHS. This is 35% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 177 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,048 |
| Total NHS Cost | £479 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 177 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +35% 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.