Bisacodyl Prescribing at OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

181

Total Quantity

11.0K

NHS Cost

£586

vs National Avg

+38.1%

OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 181 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £586 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	181
Total Quantity	11,008
Total NHS Cost	£586
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+38.1%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	181 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	+38.1% 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.