Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE WELLSPRING SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
284
Total Quantity
15.4K
NHS Cost
£767
vs National Avg
+116.7%
THE WELLSPRING SURGERY prescribed 284 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £767 to the NHS. This is 116.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 284 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £767 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.7% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 284 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +116.7% 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.