Bisacodyl Prescribing at HIGH STREET PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

3,621

NHS Cost

£283

vs National Avg

-53.5%

HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 61 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £283 to the NHS. This is 53.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	61
Total Quantity	3,621
Total NHS Cost	£283
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-53.5%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	61 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	-53.5% 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.