Bisacodyl Prescribing at TOPSHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
284
Total Quantity
13.2K
NHS Cost
£756
vs National Avg
+116.7%
TOPSHAM SURGERY prescribed 284 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £756 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
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 284 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £756 |
| Presentations | 4 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.