Bisacodyl Prescribing at PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
539
Total Quantity
19.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+311.2%
PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 539 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,391 to the NHS. This is 311.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,391 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +311.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +311.2% 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.