Bisacodyl Prescribing at RAINBOW PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
161
Total Quantity
6,972
NHS Cost
£368
vs National Avg
+22.8%
RAINBOW PRACTICE prescribed 161 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £368 to the NHS. This is 22.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,972 |
| Total NHS Cost | £368 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +22.8% 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.