Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
166
Total Quantity
8,432
NHS Cost
£467
vs National Avg
+26.6%
THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 166 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £467 to the NHS. This is 26.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 166 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,432 |
| Total NHS Cost | £467 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 166 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +26.6% 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.