Bisacodyl Prescribing at NECHELLS PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

155

Total Quantity

8,616

NHS Cost

£470

vs National Avg

+18.3%

NECHELLS PRACTICE prescribed 155 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £470 to the NHS. This is 18.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	155
Total Quantity	8,616
Total NHS Cost	£470
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+18.3%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	155 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	+18.3% 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.