Bisacodyl
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
915.4K
NHS Cost
£2.8M
Practices
6,984
Avg per Practice
131
Overview
Bisacodyl is prescribed by 6,984 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 915,409 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,835,816 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Laxatives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74,994
Jun 2026
70,337
Jun 2026
76,411
Jun 2026
73,494
Jun 2026
71,550
Jun 2026
75,986
Jun 2026
71,402
Jun 2026
73,138
Jun 2026
75,539
Jun 2026
67,071
Jun 2026
70,167
Jun 2026
70,979
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 42.8K | 142 | 301 | +129.7% ▲ |
| S | 40.9K | 174 | 235 | +79.4% ▲ |
| B | 34.4K | 249 | 138 | +5.4% ▲ |
| E | 31.8K | 137 | 232 | +76.9% ▲ |
| N | 26.3K | 117 | 225 | +71.5% ▲ |
| M | 25.2K | 172 | 147 | +11.8% ▲ |
| TS | 23.0K | 77 | 298 | +127.5% ▲ |
| LE | 20.0K | 122 | 164 | +25.2% ▲ |
| SW | 19.0K | 114 | 167 | +27.2% ▲ |
| NN | 16.9K | 67 | 252 | +92.1% ▲ |
| NG | 16.5K | 137 | 121 | -7.9% ▼ |
| W | 16.0K | 91 | 176 | +34.2% ▲ |
| CH | 16.0K | 68 | 235 | +79.5% ▲ |
| PE | 15.9K | 92 | 173 | +32.0% ▲ |
| L | 15.6K | 143 | 109 | -16.7% ▼ |
| DH | 14.2K | 37 | 385 | +193.7% ▲ |
| UB | 14.1K | 68 | 207 | +58.2% ▲ |
| LS | 14.1K | 90 | 156 | +19.3% ▲ |
| BD | 14.1K | 63 | 223 | +70.2% ▲ |
| WF | 14.0K | 62 | 225 | +71.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 2,034 |
| ST ANN'S MEDICAL CENTRE | 1,700 |
| WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP | 1,660 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Laxatives
- Paragraph: Stimulant laxatives
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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.