Bisacodyl Prescribing at WATLING STREET PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
259
Total Quantity
14.4K
NHS Cost
£886
vs National Avg
+97.6%
WATLING STREET PRACTICE prescribed 259 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £886 to the NHS. This is 97.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 259 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,379 |
| Total NHS Cost | £886 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 259 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +97.6% 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.