Bisacodyl Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
442
Total Quantity
21.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+237.2%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 442 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,333 to the NHS. This is 237.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,948 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,333 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +237.2% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +237.2% 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.