Bisacodyl Prescribing at WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
21.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+242.6%
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 449 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,217 to the NHS. This is 242.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,217 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +242.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +242.6% 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.