Bisacodyl Prescribing at BEAUCHIEF MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

1,640

NHS Cost

£146

vs National Avg

-57.3%

BEAUCHIEF MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 56 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £146 to the NHS. This is 57.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	56
Total Quantity	1,640
Total NHS Cost	£146
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-57.3%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	56 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	-57.3% 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.