Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE ARCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
268
Total Quantity
13.1K
NHS Cost
£683
vs National Avg
+104.5%
THE ARCH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 268 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £683 to the NHS. This is 104.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 268 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £683 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 268 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +104.5% 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.