Bisacodyl Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
304
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£638
vs National Avg
+131.9%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 304 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £638 to the NHS. This is 131.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 304 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,423 |
| Total NHS Cost | £638 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 304 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +131.9% 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.