Bisacodyl Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
225
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£520
vs National Avg
+71.7%
FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 225 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £520 to the NHS. This is 71.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 225 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,231 |
| Total NHS Cost | £520 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.7% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 225 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +71.7% 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.