Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
476
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£752
vs National Avg
+263.2%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 476 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £752 to the NHS. This is 263.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,805 |
| Total NHS Cost | £752 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +263.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +263.2% 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.