Bisacodyl Prescribing at RHND

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

357

Total Quantity

5,755

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+172.4%

RHND prescribed 357 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,190 to the NHS. This is 172.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	357
Total Quantity	5,755
Total NHS Cost	£1,190
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+172.4%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	357 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	+172.4% 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.