Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE CHARNWOOD PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
382
Total Quantity
19.9K
NHS Cost
£993
vs National Avg
+191.4%
THE CHARNWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 382 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £993 to the NHS. This is 191.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 382 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,873 |
| Total NHS Cost | £993 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +191.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 382 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +191.4% 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.