Bisacodyl Prescribing at OAK TREE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

239

Total Quantity

11.6K

NHS Cost

£740

vs National Avg

+82.3%

OAK TREE SURGERY prescribed 239 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £740 to the NHS. This is 82.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	239
Total Quantity	11,629
Total NHS Cost	£740
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+82.3%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	239 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	+82.3% 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.