Bisacodyl Prescribing at WATLING STREET SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
221
Total Quantity
6,064
NHS Cost
£354
vs National Avg
+68.6%
WATLING STREET SURGERY prescribed 221 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £354 to the NHS. This is 68.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 221 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £354 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 221 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +68.6% 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.