Bisacodyl Prescribing at PEEL GPS
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
251
Total Quantity
8,102
NHS Cost
£452
vs National Avg
+91.5%
PEEL GPS prescribed 251 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £452 to the NHS. This is 91.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £452 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.5% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +91.5% 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.