Bisacodyl Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
291
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+122%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 291 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,183 to the NHS. This is 122% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 291 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,183 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 291 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +122% 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.