Bisacodyl Prescribing at TYNEMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
566
Total Quantity
16.9K
NHS Cost
£881
vs National Avg
+331.8%
TYNEMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 566 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £881 to the NHS. This is 331.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,945 |
| Total NHS Cost | £881 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +331.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +331.8% 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.