Bisacodyl Prescribing at HERON GP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
185
Total Quantity
10.0K
NHS Cost
£498
vs National Avg
+41.1%
HERON GP PRACTICE prescribed 185 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £498 to the NHS. This is 41.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £498 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.1% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +41.1% 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.