Bisacodyl Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
313
Total Quantity
19.5K
NHS Cost
£970
vs National Avg
+138.8%
GP DIRECT prescribed 313 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £970 to the NHS. This is 138.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 313 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £970 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.8% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 313 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +138.8% 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.