Bisacodyl Prescribing at BURNHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
167
Total Quantity
7,270
NHS Cost
£402
vs National Avg
+27.4%
BURNHAM SURGERY prescribed 167 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £402 to the NHS. This is 27.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 167 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,270 |
| Total NHS Cost | £402 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 167 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +27.4% 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.