Bisacodyl Prescribing at SOLENT GP SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
323
Total Quantity
17.1K
NHS Cost
£869
vs National Avg
+146.4%
SOLENT GP SURGERY prescribed 323 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £869 to the NHS. This is 146.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 323 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,083 |
| Total NHS Cost | £869 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 323 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +146.4% 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.