Bisacodyl Prescribing at PENRYN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
224
Total Quantity
8,424
NHS Cost
£659
vs National Avg
+70.9%
PENRYN SURGERY prescribed 224 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £659 to the NHS. This is 70.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 224 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,424 |
| Total NHS Cost | £659 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.9% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 224 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +70.9% 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.