Bisacodyl Prescribing at ST GEORGE & RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
237
Total Quantity
9,981
NHS Cost
£509
vs National Avg
+80.8%
ST GEORGE & RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 237 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £509 to the NHS. This is 80.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 237 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,981 |
| Total NHS Cost | £509 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 237 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +80.8% 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.