Bisacodyl Prescribing at SHEFA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
248
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£708
vs National Avg
+89.2%
SHEFA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 248 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £708 to the NHS. This is 89.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 248 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £708 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 248 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +89.2% 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.