Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
725
Total Quantity
29.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+453.1%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 725 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,650 to the NHS. This is 453.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 725 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,896 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,650 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +453.1% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 725 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +453.1% 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.