Bisacodyl Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
509
Total Quantity
24.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+288.3%
SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 509 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,477 to the NHS. This is 288.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 509 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,826 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,477 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +288.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 509 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +288.3% 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.