Bisacodyl Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
296
Total Quantity
13.1K
NHS Cost
£776
vs National Avg
+125.8%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 296 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £776 to the NHS. This is 125.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £776 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +125.8% 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.