Bisacodyl Prescribing at WEST LODGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
238
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£843
vs National Avg
+81.6%
WEST LODGE SURGERY prescribed 238 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £843 to the NHS. This is 81.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 238 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,309 |
| Total NHS Cost | £843 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 238 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +81.6% 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.