Bisacodyl Prescribing at MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,422

NHS Cost

£132

vs National Avg

-59.6%

MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE prescribed 53 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £132 to the NHS. This is 59.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	53
Total Quantity	2,422
Total NHS Cost	£132
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-59.6%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	53 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	-59.6% 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.