Bisacodyl Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
205
Total Quantity
9,639
NHS Cost
£566
vs National Avg
+56.4%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 205 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £566 to the NHS. This is 56.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 205 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £566 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 205 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +56.4% 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.