Bisacodyl Prescribing at TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
450
Total Quantity
15.0K
NHS Cost
£784
vs National Avg
+243.3%
TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 450 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £784 to the NHS. This is 243.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 450 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,978 |
| Total NHS Cost | £784 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +243.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 450 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +243.3% 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.