Bisacodyl Prescribing at WEST HEATH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
495
Total Quantity
19.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+277.7%
WEST HEATH SURGERY prescribed 495 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,186 to the NHS. This is 277.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,192 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,186 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +277.7% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +277.7% 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.