Bisacodyl Prescribing at ULVERSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
177
Total Quantity
8,820
NHS Cost
£467
vs National Avg
+35%
ULVERSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 177 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £467 to the NHS. This is 35% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 177 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £467 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 177 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +35% 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.