Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
372
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£776
vs National Avg
+183.8%
THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 372 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £776 to the NHS. This is 183.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,829 |
| Total NHS Cost | £776 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +183.8% 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.