Bisacodyl Prescribing at WIDCOMBE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
108
Total Quantity
5,421
NHS Cost
£278
vs National Avg
-17.6%
WIDCOMBE SURGERY prescribed 108 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £278 to the NHS. This is 17.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 108 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,421 |
| Total NHS Cost | £278 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.6% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 108 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | -17.6% 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.