Bisacodyl Prescribing at RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

240

Total Quantity

9,156

NHS Cost

£506

vs National Avg

+83.1%

RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 240 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £506 to the NHS. This is 83.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	240
Total Quantity	9,156
Total NHS Cost	£506
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+83.1%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	240 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	+83.1% 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.