Bisacodyl Prescribing at TANFIELD VIEW MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,139
Total Quantity
39.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+769%
TANFIELD VIEW MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,139 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,228 to the NHS. This is 769% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,139 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,257 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,228 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +769% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,139 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +769% 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.