Bisacodyl Prescribing at SHIRLAND MEDICAL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
354
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£696
vs National Avg
+170.1%
SHIRLAND MEDICAL prescribed 354 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £696 to the NHS. This is 170.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 354 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £696 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +170.1% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 354 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +170.1% 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.