Bisacodyl Prescribing at BURNLEY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
109
Total Quantity
3,194
NHS Cost
£169
vs National Avg
-16.8%
BURNLEY PRACTICE prescribed 109 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £169 to the NHS. This is 16.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
2
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 109 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £169 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 109 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | -16.8% 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.