Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE MWH PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
232
Total Quantity
14.8K
NHS Cost
£804
vs National Avg
+77%
THE MWH PRACTICE prescribed 232 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £804 to the NHS. This is 77% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 232 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,844 |
| Total NHS Cost | £804 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 232 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +77% 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.