Bisacodyl Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
476
Total Quantity
26.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+263.2%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 476 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,518 to the NHS. This is 263.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,342 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,518 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +263.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +263.2% 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.