Bisacodyl Prescribing at ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
366
Total Quantity
11.9K
NHS Cost
£715
vs National Avg
+179.2%
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 366 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £715 to the NHS. This is 179.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 366 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £715 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 366 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +179.2% 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.