Bisacodyl Prescribing at PEARTREE LANE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
190
Total Quantity
9,598
NHS Cost
£537
vs National Avg
+45%
PEARTREE LANE SURGERY prescribed 190 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £537 to the NHS. This is 45% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 190 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £537 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 190 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +45% 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.