Bisacodyl Prescribing at PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
124
Total Quantity
7,798
NHS Cost
£502
vs National Avg
-5.4%
PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 124 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £502 to the NHS. This is 5.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 124 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,798 |
| Total NHS Cost | £502 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 124 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | -5.4% 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.