Bisacodyl Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
515
Total Quantity
38.0K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+292.9%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 515 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,915 to the NHS. This is 292.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 515 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,915 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +292.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 515 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +292.9% 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.