Bisacodyl Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
140
Total Quantity
10.5K
NHS Cost
£597
vs National Avg
+6.8%
BEACON MEDICAL prescribed 140 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £597 to the NHS. This is 6.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 140 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,490 |
| Total NHS Cost | £597 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 140 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +6.8% 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.