Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
374
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+185.3%
THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 374 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,588 to the NHS. This is 185.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 374 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,588 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 374 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +185.3% 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.