Glycerol
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
251.9K
NHS Cost
£799.8K
Practices
7,179
Avg per Practice
35
Overview
Glycerol is prescribed by 7,179 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 251,852 items were prescribed at a total cost of £799,834 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Laxatives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11,593
Jun 2026
11,002
Jun 2026
12,099
Jun 2026
11,733
Jun 2026
11,676
Jun 2026
12,121
Jun 2026
11,373
Jun 2026
11,706
Jun 2026
12,207
Jun 2026
10,957
Jun 2026
11,774
Jun 2026
11,323
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 9,307 | 219 | 43 | +21.1% ▲ |
| L | 6,234 | 133 | 47 | +33.6% ▲ |
| E | 6,061 | 130 | 47 | +32.8% ▲ |
| N | 5,744 | 112 | 51 | +46.2% ▲ |
| S | 5,563 | 149 | 37 | +6.3% ▲ |
| SW | 5,099 | 113 | 45 | +28.5% ▲ |
| SE | 4,994 | 105 | 48 | +35.6% ▲ |
| BN | 4,785 | 73 | 66 | +86.6% ▲ |
| CV | 4,454 | 96 | 46 | +32.2% ▲ |
| M | 4,285 | 139 | 31 | -12.3% ▼ |
| PO | 4,193 | 66 | 64 | +80.9% ▲ |
| BS | 4,179 | 79 | 53 | +50.7% ▲ |
| NE | 4,130 | 112 | 37 | +5.1% ▲ |
| PE | 3,823 | 90 | 43 | +21.1% ▲ |
| TN | 3,804 | 76 | 50 | +42.7% ▲ |
| NW | 3,720 | 69 | 54 | +53.6% ▲ |
| NR | 3,673 | 70 | 53 | +49.6% ▲ |
| RG | 3,535 | 67 | 53 | +50.4% ▲ |
| CM | 3,438 | 63 | 55 | +55.6% ▲ |
| GU | 3,379 | 65 | 52 | +48.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 629 |
| NEXUS HEALTH GROUP | 422 |
| WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP | 384 |
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.