Bisacodyl Prescribing at ASKERN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

5,789

NHS Cost

£300

vs National Avg

-31.3%

ASKERN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 90 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £300 to the NHS. This is 31.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	90
Total Quantity	5,789
Total NHS Cost	£300
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-31.3%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	90 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	-31.3% 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.