Bisacodyl Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
703
Total Quantity
18.5K
NHS Cost
£985
vs National Avg
+436.3%
WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 703 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £985 to the NHS. This is 436.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 703 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,511 |
| Total NHS Cost | £985 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +436.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 703 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +436.3% 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.